commodities

How Agricultural Commodities Fared in First Quarter of 2025

With March over, we just completed the first quarter of trading in 2025. So today, Mark Oppold takes time to review how certain agricultural commodities have performed thus far this year. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …

U.S. farmers

U.S. Farmers Expect to Plant More Corn and Less Soybean Acres

U.S. farmers surveyed intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings Report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).  Planted acreage intentions for corn are up or unchanged in 40 of the 48 estimating states. Acreage increases of 400,000 acres or more from last year are expected in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, …

cattle

Traders Watching the Weather

Traders are watching weather conditions across the country as new reports and planting season is upon us. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

corn

Traders Preparing for Upcoming Acreage Report

An acreage report coming out next week has some traders already looking ahead. Mark Oppold has more information. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

private

Private Forecasts Increase Possible Corn Acreage

Some private forecasters have actually increased their projections for corn acreage this year. Mark Oppold looks at some of the updated numbers. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

grain trade

March Madness Starts Early in the Grain Trade

When you hear about March madness you may think basketball. But according to a story from Mark Oppold, the madness has started early in the grain trade. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …

corn futures

Positive Movement in the Corn Market

We have been seeing some positive moves in the corn trade this week. Mark Oppold looks at some of the factors that have helped push prices up. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …

grain trade

Hoping for a Higher Grain Trade

Crop reports do have an effect on market action. And according to  Mark Oppold, there are hopes for an improved grain trade after this month’s report. Sponsored ContentFL 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, …

crop

Recent News May Overshadow New Crop Report

Recent news affecting grain markets may overshadow the new crop report coming out tomorrow.  Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

corn futures

Keeping an Eye on the Corn Trade

Many traders are keeping an eye on what is happening with corn futures.  Mark Oppold has a look at what is currently affecting that commodity. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida …