Farmer sentiment

Farmer Sentiment Slips on Policy Uncertainty

Dan Economy

Farmer sentiment dropped during March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers’ outlook for the future. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12 points to 140, down from 152 in February. The Index saw a 15-point drop in the Index of Future Expectations to 144, and the Current Conditions Index fell five points to …

pivotal

Pivotal Week of the Year

Dan Commodities, Economy, Labor and Immigration

With a big report coming out this week and other market factors being felt it could very easily be considered one of the most pivotal weeks of the year. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

repair

Deere Responds to Right-to-Repair Lawsuit

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

Deere and Co. recently filed an answer to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit alleging the tractor manufacturer holds a monopoly over its repair services. The FTC says that hold unfairly drives up costs and restricts farmers from fixing their equipment in a timely manner. Attorneys defended John Deere in federal court by repeatedly denying allegations that its “business practices are …

disaster areas

Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Drought, Drought, Economy, Environment, Funding, Weather

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/April 1, 2025) — Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. Eighteen additional counties were listed as contiguous disaster counties. “The drought affected over half of the counties in Alabama,” said Commissioner Pate. “We encourage farmers to …

commodities

How Agricultural Commodities Fared in First Quarter of 2025

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Wheat

With March over, we just completed the first quarter of trading in 2025. So today, Mark Oppold takes time to review how certain agricultural commodities have performed thus far this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

China

Ag Economists say the U.S. is Already in a Trade War

Dan Economy, Export/Import, Tariff

Most respondents in Farm Journal’s March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is already in a trade war. U.S. agriculture hit a record trade deficit last year as imports soared, and President Donald Trump wants to reverse the trend.  Over 90 percent of the economists surveyed think the president’s strategy of using tariffs as a negotiating tool will not …

cattle

Traders Watching the Weather

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade, Weather, Wheat

Traders are watching weather conditions across the country as new reports and planting season is upon us. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

beef price

Meat Supplies are Dwindling

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

A new report notes meat supplies are dwindling. Mark Oppold runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

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Commodity Markets Waiting for Reports

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing, Pork

Various reports may have a bearing on the commodity markets over the next few days. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Georgia beef

Georgia Beef Board Looks at Consumer Survey

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been able to learn more about consumer buying habits when it comes to purchasing beef in the meat case. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says results from a national survey will help them with promotional efforts in the future. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …