cattle markets

Funds Exiting Positions in Cattle Markets

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

Late last week, there was a retreat in the cattle markets. According to a report from Rusty Halvorson, it appears funds are backing off long positions in the market. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

agricultural tractors

U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Drop in January

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) notes that sales of agricultural tractors and combines fell during January compared to the year before. U.S. tractor sales were down 15.8%, while sales of combines fell 78.9%.  “As we enter 2025, we’re seeing a continuation of slow sales saw throughout 2024.” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt Blades. “The Ag industry continues to face …

traders

Traders Looking through Pre-Holiday Reports

Dan Commodities, Economy

Various reports have come out this week, which is keeping traders busy as they prepare for the upcoming holiday on Monday. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

cash cattle

Cash Cattle Receipts Expected to Decline This Year

Dan Beef, Bison, Cattle, Economy, Exports/Imports, Marketing

Predictions are for cash cattle receipts to decline this year. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast, cash receipts for cattle are expected to decline in 2025. As USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer notes. “It is the first decline in cattle and calves in this forecast in the last several years as we’ve seen some …

crop acreage

Possible Switch in Crop Acreage Numbers

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans

We could possibly see a switch in crop acreage numbers this year. According to a report from Mark Oppold, there may be more corn grown in 2025. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

cattle business

Upcoming Meeting about Profiting in the Cattle Business

Dan Cattle, Economy, Florida

The North Florida Cattlemen’s Association will be holding a meeting titled “Profiting in the Cattle Business” Saturday, February 15th at the University of Florida/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Suwannee Valley in Live Oak.  Speakers include Dr. Todd Thrift, UF/IFAS Beef Specialist and Hannah Baker, UF/IFAS State Specialized Agent.  The meeting, which starts at 9:30am, is free but registrations …

crop

Running Through Crop Report Numbers

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops

While crop reports at this time of the year are not big ones, there are still numbers in them that traders are interested in. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

agricultural

Agricultural Manufacturers and Traders Report Tough Profit Outlooks

Dan Economy

Several of the biggest agricultural companies in America are feeling a pinch to their bottom lines. Reuters says Archer-Daniels-Midland posted its lowest fourth-quarter profits in six years, thanks to weak oilseed crush margins and uncertainty over U.S. biofuel policy. ADM, based in Chicago, says it’s going to cut costs by $500 million to $750 million during the next three to …

peanut loan

Peanut Loan Program Working Well

Dan Economy, Peanuts

Updated numbers indicate the peanut loan program is working well. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024