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Governor Kay Ivey Proclaims October 12 as Farmer’s Day in Alabama Farmers across Alabama are getting long-overdue recognition thanks to a new statewide observance. Last week, Governor Kay Ivey officially proclaimed October 12th as Farmer’s Day in Alabama, joined by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate. We spoke with Commissioner Pate to learn what inspired this important …
Cattle Futures Remain Strong Amid Tight Supply, Heifer Retention Trends Live cattle and feeder cattle futures continue to hold strong as the market processes last week’s mostly neutral Cattle on Feed report, which, despite its tone, still reflects historically tight numbers in the U.S. cattle supply. “Keeping an eye on live cattle and feeder cattle futures, especially after the neutral, …
Trump Administration Evaluates Additional Farm Aid Amid Trade Tensions As American farmers face mounting financial pressure during the 2025 harvest season, the Trump administration is weighing whether to extend further agricultural assistance. The potential for new farm aid was addressed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during a meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture earlier …
Wall Street Surges on Rate Cut Expectations as Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit Record Highs Wall Street is buzzing with what one analyst called “rate cut fever.” All three major stock indexes soared to record highs last week, as markets continue to price in upcoming action from the Federal Reserve. “All three major stock indexes hit new record highs last week. …
2025 Commodity Market Review: Platinum, Cattle Lead Gains While Grains Struggle Trade resumed this week following the Labor Day holiday, and with eight months of 2025 now complete, the Bottom Line Report delivers its latest update on how the markets have performed so far this year. “It’s Bottom Line. Trade resumes after the Labor Day holiday, and now with eight …
Fed Rate Cut Likely in September, CME FedWatch Shows 85–87% Probability As the Federal Reserve’s September meeting approaches, market expectations for an interest rate cut have surged. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, there is now an 85 to 87 percent chance that the Federal Reserve Board will cut interest rates at the conclusion of the meeting. This represents a …
December Corn Tests Resistance as Cattle Markets Hit All-Time Highs The grain and livestock markets are showing diverging trends as December corn flirts with technical resistance, while October live cattle and feeder cattle post record highs. “December corn stalled just short of that 50-day moving average. We do still see that pre-harvest low near 390 holding through the harvest.” As …
National Pork Producers Council Optimistic About US-EU Trade Agreement Framework The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has expressed optimism regarding the recently released trade agreement framework between the United States and the European Union. The framework includes targeted efforts to address longstanding trade imbalances that have impacted the pork industry for decades. National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler shared …
Corn Prices Fall 50% Since 2022 While Production Costs Stay High, Says NCGA Corn farmers are facing serious financial strain as corn prices have dropped dramatically since their 2022 peak, while production costs have barely budged. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a new report highlighting the widening gap between revenues and costs in 2025, raising concerns about …
Farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 now have access to much-needed financial support. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the first phase of sign-up for its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), aimed at helping producers recover from major crop losses. “We know farm operations across the United States were impacted by devastating natural disasters in …
