USDA August Crop Report

USDA Expands Funding Opportunities for Specialty Crop Growers

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is expanding funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. The Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) Program will now include both medium-size and small businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification.  The program has also been expanded to include …

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Tracking Agricultural Stocks

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing

With the markets being closed Thursday for the 4th of July holiday, it continues to be a quieter week. So today, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural stocks are doing. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …

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Thirty Million Farm Acres Abandoned Since 1986

Dan Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy

In 2022, a University of Wisconsin study claimed that U.S. farmers had converted several million acres of pristine grassland and other “semi-natural areas” to cropland. Researcher Tyler Lark said that was in response to the Renewable Fuel Standard and ethanol production. Two years later, another study by Lark shows a different result. Using satellite imagery from the 2022 study, the …

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Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

In June, farmer sentiment drifted lower as high input costs, the risk of lower prices for their products, and rising interest rates continue to weigh on farmers.  According to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, last month’s reading of 105 was 3 points lower than in May. The overall decline in sentiment was due to a 5-point drop in the …

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Tracking Various Agricultural Commodities

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

The markets have been a but quieter this week, mostly due to the fact they will be closed Thursday for the 4th of July holiday. So, Mark Oppold takes time to look back at how some of the agricultural commodities have performed the first half of this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

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Wide Range of Beef Prices

Dan Beef, Cattle, Economy, Marketing, This Land of Ours

There’s a wide range of beef prices for holiday grilling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  If you love to grill beef at your cookout, you will find a wide range of products and prices to choose from. Some cuts may even be lower priced than last year. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

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Watching Weather Events

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Weather

Many traders continue to keep an eye on various weather events taking place across the major growing areas. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

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Hoping for a Rebound in the Grain Trade

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

The recent sell-off in the grain trade has many hoping a rebound is in the works. Mark Oppold looks at what analysts are hoping will take place. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Maple Syrup

More Maple Syrup This Year

Dan Economy, Specialty Crops, Sugar, This Land of Ours

Some would call it a breakfast staple. Why there’s more maple syrup coming this season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The latest USDA outlook on maple syrup production indicates more product this season after a year-over-year production rebound. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

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Three Year Lows in Corn and Soybean Futures

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Pork, Soybeans

We are seeing three year lows in both corn and soybean futures. Mark Oppold looks at how history shows this is normal for this time of the year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …