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Today, Mark Oppold takes time to look at how the trends on Wall Street are shaping up so far in 2025. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
U.S. farmers retained their post-election optimistic outlook at the start of 2025 as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose five points above December to 141. The barometer’s rise was primarily attributed to a nine-point rise in the Current Conditions Index. The Index of Future Expectations rose only three points in comparison. Compared to previous surveys, fewer …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
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 …
Mark Oppold mentioned yesterday we could possibly see a switch in crop acreage numbers this year. Today he looks ahead at what some are thinking ahead of the upcoming Outlook Forum. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
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 …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
