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
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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Watching New Reports
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Increase in 4-Wheel Drive Agriculture Tractor Sales Continues
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
Traders are focusing on the grain trade at this time. Mark Oppold has a look at what they are watching for. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Farm Loans Online
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless. The online application also provides helpful features, including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as tax returns, …
12 Additional Georgia Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought Conditions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 12 more counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to drought conditions. The Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the Farm Service Agency in Georgia (FSA-GA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. The additional primary Georgia counties are Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gordon, …
Continuing to Track the Stock Market
Traders are trying to predict what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates and it has many of them keeping a close eye on the stock market. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Farmer Sentiment Improves, Producers Credit Stronger Financial Conditions
For the second month, farmer sentiment improved as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed five points. November’s 12-point rise in the Current Conditions Index to a reading of 113 was primarily responsible for the month’s sentiment improvement as the Index of Future Expectations only improved by two points. Both sub-indices exceeded their year-ago levels in November. The Current …