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First Notice Day for September Grain Futures

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

Friday is first notice day for September grain futures. Mark Oppold looks at what many traders are expecting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

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Looking for a Boost in the Grain Markets

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

Now that the Fed chairman has announced a cut in interest rates is coming next month, Mark Oppold notes traders are looking for a boost to help the grain trade. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

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Warming Midwest Weather, Looking at Cattle Futures

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing

As many fairs kick off or continue this week, it all comes as the weather warms back up in the Midwest. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with a look at what is expected for cattle futures this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

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Keeping an Eye on a Farm Tour

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

A big farm tour is underway this week, and according to Mark Oppold, many are keeping an eye on what is being found on that tour. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

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Tracking the Ag Stock Index

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans

Various events are taking place this week, including a large cattle auction. Mark Oppold has more on those, along with an update concerning the ag stock index. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

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Looking Ahead at More Reports

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops

Now that the monthly crop report has been released, many traders are looking forward to more reports yet this week. Mark Oppold has information about what’s ahead.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

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USDA Forecast: U.S. Corn Production Down, Soybeans & Cotton Up

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Crop Production report shows corn production this year will be down 1% from last year while soybean production is expected to increase 10% from 2023.  The corn forecast, at 15.1 billion bushels, is expected to have an average yield at a record high 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 bushels from last year. Soybeans, forecast …

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Record or Near Record Crops on the Way

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

USDAs Crop Report is expected to confirm that record, or near record, corn and soybean crops are indeed on the way. Mark Oppold discusses the estimates. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

North Florida Corn Impacted by Hurricane Debby

Clint Thompson Corn, Florida

By Clint Thompson Hurricane Debby’s impact in North Florida is not isolated to one single crop, though it has left multiple growers in Hamilton County concerned about their corn. Keith Wynn, a crop consultant, relayed information he’s received from producers who had varying reports of impact from the storm this week. “It is hit and miss. You can go to …

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Anticipating Monday’s USDA Crop Report

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans

The USDA Crop Report should keep grain and livestock futures in a narrow range. Mark Oppoold has the report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …