egg prices

Egg Board CEO Talks about High Egg Prices

Dan Economy, Eggs

The egg industry has been watched closely as rising egg prices and shortages in retail stores across the U.S. have drawn negative attention to the industry. Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, says the disruption in supply and rising prices are due to the continued impact of bird flu on the nation’s poultry flocks. The HPAI outbreak …

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March Madness Starts Early in the Grain Trade

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy

When you hear about March madness you may think basketball. But according to a story from Mark Oppold, the madness has started early in the grain trade. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

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Positive Movement in the Corn Market

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Soybeans

We have been seeing some positive moves in the corn trade this week. Mark Oppold looks at some of the factors that have helped push prices up. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

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Paying Up for Feeder Cattle

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

During a recent cattle auction, it was noted that buyers are still willing to pay up for certain weight feeder cattle. Mark Oppold runs through the 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

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Hoping for a Higher Grain Trade

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Soybeans, Wheat

Crop reports do have an effect on market action. And according to  Mark Oppold, there are hopes for an improved grain trade after this month’s report. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

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Recent News May Overshadow New Crop Report

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Soybeans, Tariff, Wheat

Recent news affecting grain markets may overshadow the new crop report coming out tomorrow.  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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

tariffs

Trump Postpones Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Dan Economy, Export/Import, Tariff

Thursday, President Trump announced a reversal on tariffs that had gone into effect earlier in the week on Canadian and Mexican goods. The granted temporary tariff exemptions are for goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2nd.  This is all due to the widespread concerns about the impact a broader trade war will have on the U.S. economy. The Associated Press …

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Farmer Sentiment Rises in February

Dan Economy

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 152 in February, 11 points higher than January. An improvement in the current situation on U.S. farms drove the stronger sentiment among producers. The Current Conditions Index hit 137, 28 points higher than January. The Future Expectations Index rose only three points in February to 159.  This month’s Current Conditions Index …

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Decline in Consumer Sentiment

Dan Economy

Recent polls are showing a decline in consumer sentiment. And as Mark Oppold reports, that means a pullback in overall spending. 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

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Value of 2024 Peanut Crop

Dan Economy, Peanuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put out their final numbers concerning the value of the 2024 peanut crop. Tyron Spearman 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …