New Crop Insurance for Tropical Storms Benefits Producers Impacted by Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Crop Insurance, Economy, Funding

(USDA-RMA/WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent expansion of its hurricane crop insurance policy to cover tropical storms this year has already provided farmers with $85.4 million to help them recover from Hurricane Idalia. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) rolled out the new Tropical Storm Option for its Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) Endorsement earlier this year …

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Cost-Share Assistance for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Hurricane Idalia 

Dan Agri-Business, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Crop Insurance, Dairy, Economy, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Funding, Pollinators

~ Maximum grant for eligible producers raised from $50,000 to $150,000 ~ (FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 21,2023) — Today, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced a cost-share assistance program to support agricultural producers severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The cost-share assistance program will be administered though the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Water Policy and will support …

Looking at 2024 Beef, Pork and Broiler Production and Prices

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Marketing, Pork, Poultry

Some in the cattle industry are wondering if the current trends of shrinking cattle supplies and higher prices will continue in 2024. Gary Crawford has a story looking at that and how hog producers could see better prices next year. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, also has the 2024 projected forecasts for broiler production and prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Watching the Fed

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Soybeans, Wheat

The Fed meets today as many will be watching to see what comes out of the meeting. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida 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 …

Keeping an Eye on Energy Prices

Dan Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Corn, Economy

Strong energy prices are being noted at this time. Mark Oppold has a look at what is happening and what could be expected. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Prices of Retail Eggs Continue to Fall

Dan Commodities, Economy, Eggs, Poultry, This Land of Ours

If you’ve noticed you’re paying less for eggs, you’re not imagining things. Gary Crawford has the story coming up in today’s This Land of Ours report. A friend of mine called me to task this week for my coverage of the latest consumer price index for food. His complaint was that I neglected to talk about the price of pigs, …

Watching the Cattle Markets

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Marketing, Soybeans

Many are tracking what’s happening with cattle markets right now. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with some interesting info about the corn and soybean markets. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

Watching the Cotton Market

Dan Commodities, Cotton, Economy

A tight carryover could be a factor in the cotton market. Mark Oppold continues to track what’s happening with that trade. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida 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 …

Unit Sales of Four-Wheel Drive, Row Crop Tractors Continue to See Growth

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

While overall farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. declined in August, heavy duty row crop tractor unit sales continued to increase. This is according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). 100+hp 2WD tractors, and 4WD tractors were the only segments to grow year-over-year. Both those segments, along with self-propelled combines remain positive for the year. The biggest …

Disaster Assistance Provided to Farmers, Livestock Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Citrus, Crop Insurance, Economy, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Funding, Georgia, USDA-FSA, USDA-NRCS

Florida agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. (USDA-NRCS/GAINESVILLE, FL/Sept. 12, 2023) — Florida agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical …