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Crude Oil Prices Drop to Lowest Since May as Demand Weakens Globally Keeping an eye on crude oil as we begin this second week of October. Crude oil continues to trade at the lowest level since late May. The oil market has entered October on a weaker note, as sellers remain in full control and prices continue to decline. OPEC …
USDA Announces $531 Million for Georgia Farm Recovery After Hurricane Helene U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a significant investment in Georgia’s agricultural recovery. Through a congressionally mandated block grant, the USDA will provide more than $531 million in disaster assistance to help Georgia farmers rebuild after Hurricane Helene. “USDA will provide more than $531 million in congressionally …
Gold, Platinum, Cattle Among Top Commodity Performers in 2025 As the first nine months of 2025 wrap up, a review of the 48 commodities tracked daily reveals standout winners and surprising laggards in the market. According to the Bottom Line Report, precious metals dominated this year’s commodity performance list, with platinum, silver, and gold leading the way. “Platinum, silver, and …
Following the announcement of a $531 million block grant to support Georgia farmers and timberland owners affected by Hurricane Helene, the focus now shifts to implementation. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper shared the path forward and what producers can expect next in the disaster recovery process. “USDA, you know, has been rolling out funds that they’re able to through their …
USDA Shutdown Plan Reveals Over 42,000 Employees Furloughed As part of federal requirements, the White House Office of Management and Budget mandates that the USDA maintain a contingency plan for operations in the event of a government shutdown. That plan has now gone into effect following the shutdown that began Wednesday at 12 a.m., impacting thousands of agency employees and …
Georgia Secures $531 Million in Block Grant Funding After Hurricane Helene Following months of advocacy and negotiation, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper announced a major milestone in recovery efforts for farmers and timberland owners impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Block Grant Funding Agreement, reached in collaboration with USDA and Secretary Rollins, will deliver more than $531 million in disaster …
Peanut Harvest Progresses in Georgia and Alabama Despite Dry Conditions Peanut farmers across the Southeast are working hard to get their crops in, but a lack of widespread rain continues to challenge progress. According to peanut specialists, rainfall has been too limited to meet crop needs in some regions. “Well, the peanut farmers are trying to get their crop in, …
USDA Reports 18% of U.S. Corn Harvested by September 28 With harvests well underway across the Corn Belt, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provided an update on the pace of this year’s U.S. corn harvest as of September 28th, 2025. The national harvest is slightly behind schedule, with regional disparities based on weather and crop maturity. “The corn harvest number for …
September 2025 Commodity Recap: Precious Metals Surge, Ag Markets Struggle Looking back at the month of September, the commodity market showed mixed results—especially for agricultural commodities, which largely struggled. Of the 48 commodities tracked daily, only minor progress was made in corn, while precious metals clearly dominated. “Looking back at the month of September, our list of 48 commodities that …
AGCO Seeks Appeal in FTC Right-to-Repair Case Against John Deere Over Sensitive Data AGCO is asking a federal court to approve a rare interlocutory appeal in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ongoing right-to-repair lawsuit against John Deere. The company is pushing back against an August ruling that allows Deere to access confidential competitor information, including AGCO’s own sensitive pricing, sales, …
