Cotton Futures Trading in a Narrow Range

Traders in the cotton market continue to see a narrow range of trading here in April. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Optimism in the Ag Equipment Market

While equipment manufacturers are still recovering from the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue working toward a state of normalcy. Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Senior Vice President, Government and Industry Relations Kip Eideberg, says supply chain pressures and a lack of workforce retention have been ongoing struggles for the industry, and individual sectors are facing their own problems …

Peanut Market Remains Quiet

There hasn’t been much action when it comes to contracts for peanut growers. As Tyron Spearman reports, the market has been quiet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

Harvesters Continue Gains, Tractor Sales Stay near Average

Combine harvester sales in the U.S. continue to grow while tractor unit sales stay close to their 5-year average according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Self-propelled combine sales grew 45 percent in March, but overall U.S. ag tractor unit sales continued to slide, despite gains in the 4WD segments, which were up 106 percent All other tractor …

Profit Tips for Cattle Producers

Cattle producers are always looking for ways to put more money into their pocket. Today, Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan has a story looking at some ideas for better profits provided by Cattlefax. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Busy Week for Investors

Will there be another interest rate hike by the Fed in May? That’s a question many traders are pondering right now, and thus Mark Oppold notes another reason why this is a busy week for many investors. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Competitive Peanut Prices in the World Market

Prices for peanuts have really become competitive in the world market. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Grain Trade Focusing on Crop Reports

The monthly crop report will keep many grain traders and others busy today. Mark Oppold says this is especially true for those in the cotton industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

USDA Announces Additional Help for Distressed Farmers

There’s additional help for some farmers who need it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Starting in April, the USDA will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section …

Strong Rebound in China

A recent report indicates a strong rebound is underway in China. Mark Oppold looks at how that could affect agriculture here in the U.S. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …