farmer sentiment

NAFB Farmer Sentiment Reaches Four-Year High in May

In a story from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May of 2021. The Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index reached 158, 10 points above April. Behind the sentiment improvement, farmers’ views were much more optimistic about U.S. agricultural export prospects combined with a less negative view …

fair

Fair and Free Trade for Beef A Component of Trade Negotiations

As tariff discussions and trade negotiations continue, the need for fair and free trade amongst nations is a key factor for the cattle industry according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spoke with Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs with NCBA who highlighted the non-tariff items that could impact the cattle industry. To learn more, visit southeastagnet.com. Dale …

corn

Commodity Review in May Trading

Mark Oppold recaps the May trading of commodities and Dale Sandlin shares an NAFB story on President Trump’s call for a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

meat sales

USDA Releases 2026 Meat Production and Demand Trends

The US Department of Agriculture has released next year’s forecasts for meat production and demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski shares these trends starting with beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

US Senator Warnock and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Share Thoughts On Tariffs

As the tariff discussions continue, we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on these discussions. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …

agricultural trade

Foreign Ag Service Report Highlights Peanut Exports

The Foreign Ag Service report is highlighting peanut exports and Tyron Spearman reviews the findings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …

Peanut Achievement Club

Concerns about Peanut Exports

Exports are important to the industry. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there are concerns about those exports with the tariff talks. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

USMEF

China Retaliatory Tariffs Could Effectively Halt Red Meat Trade

According to the US Meat Export Federation, the recent reciprocal tariffs by the US and the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China have effectively halted trade. The effective duty rate on US Beef and beef variety meat are currently tariffed at 147% and US pork and pork variety meats have reached 172%. Erin Borror, Vice president of economic analysis with USMEF …

American Agriculture

American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In New York State, the fur pelt export trade to Europe flourished in the early 1700s and added additional wealth to that region. After 1720, mid-Atlantic farming was stimulated by the international demand for wheat. A massive population explosion in Europe drove wheat prices up. By 1770, a bushel of wheat …

grain

Weather and Reports Affecting Grain Markets

Various weather conditions over the weekend, tariff news and various reports coming out this week all are having an effect on the grain trade. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …