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Watching Crude Oil Futures

Dan Commodities, Economy

Traders have been watching crude oil futures, which have been dropping. And as Mark Oppold reports, that is good news for farmers and ranchers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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Some Corn Yields Are Lower Than Expected

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Field Crops

New harvest reports are showing some corn yields are coming in a bit lower than first expected. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

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Still Thinking about Interest Rate Cut

Dan Commodities, Economy, Soybeans

Some on Wall Street are still thinking about the Fed’s interest rate cut last week. But as Mark Oppold reports, other industries are reporting lots of movement from that action.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

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Waiting for Cattle on Feed Numbers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Marketing

The monthly Cattle on Feed report comes out this afternoon. Mark Oppold looks at what some industry analysts are expecting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

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Agricultural Production Losses from Hurricane Debby top $93M in Florida, UF Economists Estimate

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Florida

The agricultural production losses (.pdf) Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby have an estimated value between $93.7 million and $263.2 million, according to a preliminary UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) report based on producer surveys. The Category 1 storm made landfall Aug. 5 near Steinhatchee, Florida, and affected more than 2.2 million acres of agricultural lands — 68% of it used …

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One for the Record Books

Dan Commodities, Economy

When it comes to Wall Street, this past week can be known as one for the record books. Mark Oppold looks at how recent news has affected trading activity. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

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Tracking Top Stocks

Dan Commodities, Economy

Efforts continue to track the top stocks. Mark Oppold looks at how the top 25 have been doing and what may affect future movement. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

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Interest Rate Cut May Be More Than First Thought

Dan Economy

According to information that was leaked ahead of time, the Fed may be preparing for a 50-basis point rate cut when it meets tomorrow. Mark Oppold notes that cut would be a bit more than first thought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

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Preparing for an Interest Rate Cut

Dan Economy

Wall Street is preparing for an interest rate cut by the Fed this week. But as Mark Oppold reports, just how big that cut will be is still the question that many have. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

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Economic Benefits from Farmers Markets

Dan Economy, This Land of Ours

The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …