How Low is Low in the Grain Trade?

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

How low is low when it comes to the grain trade? That’s today’s topic from Mark Oppold. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Farmland Market is “Resilient”

Dan Economy

The Farmers National Company says the farmland market seems to be moving into the new year maintaining the value increases it’s built during the last three years. That stability is in place despite increasing pressure from declining commodity markets, rising interest rates, and inflation. The sharp increase in land values last year which was driven primarily by strong commodity markets …

Livestock and Grain Trade This Week

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Trade, Wheat

The markets re-open today after the Martin Luther King Holiday, and Mark Oppold takes a look at what traders will be watching in both the livestock and grain trade. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Looking at the Energy Market

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Economy

The markets are closed today for the Martin Luther King Holiday, but as we head through the rest of the winter months, Mark Oppold takes a look at what is happening with the energy market. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Legislative

We’re once again hearing talk of a possible government shutdown and one expert says the continued threat is toxic for ag businesses. With the threat of a government shutdown once again looming, Speaker Mike Johnson faces pushback from his own party over a potential spending deal with Democrats. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane is …

Adding Value in Foreign Markets

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Marketing, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Value on the hoof correlates to value on the rail, the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) knows this best. Working closely with producers, livestock trade organizations, and the USDA, USMEF works hard to ensure that U.S. protein is found center-plate around the world. Access to foreign markets for U.S. red meat is vital for the livestock industry. Randy Spronk, …

Support in the Grain Market

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

There is some support being found in the grain trade this week. Mark Oppold reports it has to do with weather conditions in another country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Watching New Reports

Dan Commodities, Economy

Traders are focusing on a couple of new reports coming out this week, along with the Federal Reserve meeting taking place. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Increase in 4-Wheel Drive Agriculture Tractor Sales Continues

Dan Economy

According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), unit sales of 4-wheel-drive agriculture tractors grew in the U.S. in November, which continues a strong final quarter of 2023.  In November, 4-wheel-drive tractors grew 72.6 percent year-over-year, the only segment to see growth for the month. Year-to-date, 4-wheel-drive tractor sales are up 38.2 percent, leading all segments in unit sales growth. “November …

Focusing on the Grain Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

Traders are focusing on the grain trade at this time. Mark Oppold has a look at what they are watching for. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025