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DOL is Cracking Down on JBS

Dan Economy, Labor and Immigration, Poultry

Today, Rusty Halvorson has information of why the DOL is cracking down on JBS, and also a quick note concerning cage-free egg laying hens. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

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January Reports Help Grain Markets

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

Two January reports have helped the grain markets the past few days. Mark Oppold has a look at what has happened since it came out. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …

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Keeping an Eye on Crude Oil

Dan Economy

With markets back open today after yesterday’s holiday, Mark Oppold has a look at what is happening with the crude oil market. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

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Reviewing Agricultural Commodities

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

With markets closed today, Mark Oppold takes time to look at where certain agricultural commodities currently stand so far this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land Increases Between 2022-2023

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

The latest report on foreign ownership of U.S. ag land shows that 45.85 million acres of U.S. farmland were held by foreign investors in 2023. That represents 3.61 percent of total privately-held agricultural land in the U.S. This marks a 1.58-million-acre, or 3.6 percent, increase from 2022 and a five-million-acre (12.2 percent) rise since the American Farm Bureau’s last analysis …

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Active 4th Quarter for Land Sales

Dan Economy

New numbers show the 4th quarter of 2024 was an active time for land sales in parts of the country. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

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Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Dairy, Economy, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its 2025 safety-net programs aimed at supporting American farmers and dairy producers. These programs, including the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), are designed to provide financial protection against market fluctuations and other agricultural risks. Enrollment Periods: Program Details: How to …

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Agricultural Futures Finding Support

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

Thanks to recent reports and weather conditions in another country, agricultural futures have been seeing a little support. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

grants

USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding

Dan Economy, USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture and innovative production. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) is making available $2.5 million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) grants, building on $53.7 million invested …

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Economic Assistance Coming Soon for Farmers

Dan Corn, Cotton, Economy, Farm Bill, Field Crops, Legislative, Peanuts, Soybeans

Economic assistance and disaster aid for farmers will be coming soon. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …