commodities

How Agricultural Commodities Fared in First Quarter of 2025

With March over, we just completed the first quarter of trading in 2025. So today, Mark Oppold takes time to review how certain agricultural commodities have performed thus far this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

China

Ag Economists say the U.S. is Already in a Trade War

Most respondents in Farm Journal’s March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is already in a trade war. U.S. agriculture hit a record trade deficit last year as imports soared, and President Donald Trump wants to reverse the trend.  Over 90 percent of the economists surveyed think the president’s strategy of using tariffs as a negotiating tool will not …

cattle

Traders Watching the Weather

Traders are watching weather conditions across the country as new reports and planting season is upon us. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

exports

Meat Supplies are Dwindling

A new report notes meat supplies are dwindling. Mark Oppold runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

weather

Commodity Markets Waiting for Reports

Various reports may have a bearing on the commodity markets over the next few days. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Looks at Consumer Survey

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been able to learn more about consumer buying habits when it comes to purchasing beef in the meat case. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says results from a national survey will help them with promotional efforts in the future. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

corn

Traders Preparing for Upcoming Acreage Report

An acreage report coming out next week has some traders already looking ahead. Mark Oppold has more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

e-cap

USDA-FSA Accepting Applications for E-CAP

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind producers about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (E-CAP). Relief payments through E-CAP are based on planted and prevented planted crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. Tyron Spearman has more details. To apply, visit fsa.usda.gov/ecap  using a login.gov account, or contact your local FSA office to request an application. Producers who have not previously reported 2024 crop year …

private

Private Forecasts Increase Possible Corn Acreage

Some private forecasters have actually increased their projections for corn acreage this year. Mark Oppold looks at some of the updated numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

interest rate

No Interest Rates Cuts Expected for a While

After the Fed met this week, many noted it may be a while before we’ll see another interest rate cut. Mark Oppold has a look at what was discussed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …