Critical Time

Tough Times for Turkey Producers

The nation’s turkey producers are facing a tough supply and demand situation. Gary Crawford has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

Markets

Positive Responses on Cabinet Nominee

We are seeing positive responses about the new Agriculture Secretary nominee. Mark Oppold has more details on her, and another nominee that Wall Street is watching. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

market

Be Aware of Swings in the Agricultural Trade This Week

With Thanksgiving coming up, it will be a holiday shortened week for the agricultural trade, and due to that and other factors, Mark Oppold notes to be aware of potential swings in the market. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

propane

Propane Industry Doubles Incentives for Hurricane-Affected Farmers

Farmers in the southeastern United States hit hard by recent hurricanes have a new opportunity to rebuild, thanks to an expanded program from the Propane Education Research Council (PERC). According to Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at PERC, the organization is doubling its financial incentives for farmers in disaster areas who purchase new propane equipment. PERC’s standard incentive …

Feeding America

Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action

The United States is facing its highest levels of food insecurity since the 2008-2009 economic downturn, according to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. In a recent interview, Babineaux-Fontenot revealed that nearly 50 million Americans, including 14 million children, are experiencing hunger. These statistics, she emphasized, are a stark reminder of the growing crisis. Babineaux-Fontenot noted that while food insecurity …

cotton

Upward Targets for the Grain and Cotton Trade

There are some upward targets for both the grain and cotton trade. Mark Oppold looks at where they would like to be by the end of the week.  Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program

Hurricane Helene Recovery Virtual Information Session is Thursday in Georgia

The USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia (FSA-GA) will host a virtual information session for Hurricane Helene Recovery on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm Eastern. The FSA-GA staff will discuss programs and resources that can support your farm’s recovery if impacted by Hurricane Helene, including the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program.  Those who plan to attend should …

Federal Reserve

The Fed Scheduled to Meet Next Month

The Federal Reserve Board is scheduled to meet again next month. Mark Oppold looks ahead and what will could transpire during that meeting.  Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …

UF/IFAS

2025 Beef Outlook: Less Production and Higher Steer Prices

Some wonder if 2025 be the year that cattle producers finally begin the work of expanding the herd. Gary Crawford has more details. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski has the 2024 and 2025 forecasts for average steer prices.  Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

agricultural trade

Grain Traders Looking at Possible Factors

With a new Administration set to begin in about two months, grain traders are already looking ahead at what could take place. Mark Oppold has more details.  Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …