agriculture

Possible Agriculture Impacts from Helene

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

As Helene continues to build and churn towards the Florida coast, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at what might be potential implications to agriculture from the storm. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

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Some Corn Yields Are Lower Than Expected

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Field Crops

New harvest reports are showing some corn yields are coming in a bit lower than first expected. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

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Lower Corn Production, Higher Soybean and Cotton Production Expected

Dan Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

According to the Crop Production Report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), U.S. corn production is expected to be down, while soybean and cotton production is up from 2023. Corn production is forecast to be down 1% from last year at 15.2 billion bushels, while soybean growers are expected to increase their production 10% from 2023, forecast at 4.59 billion bushels. …

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Traders Looking Forward to New Crop Update

Dan Commodities, Corn, Soybeans

Many traders are looking forward to the new crop update coming out later this week. Mark Oppold looks at what some are expecting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

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Traders Interested in New Jobs Numbers

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Labor and Immigration

The new jobs numbers report comes out today. Mark Oppold notes many people will be looking at where those numbers come in. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

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Traders Looking at Early Crop Estimates, Cattle Weights

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

Many grain traders are already looking over some of the early crop production estimates. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with a look at cattle weights kicking off the month of September. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

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August a Tough Month for Agricultural Futures

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Pork, Specialty Crops, Wheat

August was a tough month for man of the agricultural futures. Mark Oppold looks at how some of the commodities have performed so far this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

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Possible Fireworks in the Grain Trade

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

Today is first notice day for September grain futures. And as Mark Oppold reports, a combination of things taking place all at the same time could lead to a few fireworks in the trade today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

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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 Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

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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 Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …