Various Factors Could Affect August Crop Report

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

We told you yesterday that private estimates concerning row crops are coming in this week, ahead of Friday’s August Crop Report. But as Mark Oppold reports, there are a variety of factors that could affect those numbers. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Private Estimates Coming in Ahead of August Crop Report

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

A variety of private estimates concerning row crops are coming in this week just ahead of the August Crop Report. Mark Oppold has a look at what some are expecting. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

Looking Ahead at August Crop Report

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy

The USDA August crop report comes out later this week and some are already looking ahead and what may it may show. Mark Oppold notes there could be some surprises in the corn numbers. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …

Corn Used for Ethanol Down Compared to Last Year

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Corn, Field Crops

USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year. The amount of corn used to make fuel alcohol was 442.5 million bushels during June, up from 439 million in May. But that was down from the 444.2 million bushels processed during the same month in 2022. The bulk of the …

Various Factors Affecting the Grain Trade

Dan Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

There are various factors affecting the grain trade at this time. Mark Oppold looks at those and also has an update on the oil and gas markets. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

High Production Costs Won’t Ease Next Year

Dan Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Wheat

USDA’s first cost of production forecast for major field crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, and others shows that input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season. The costs will likely be at the third-highest level of all time and only slightly lower than the record high in 2022. While some input costs like fertilizer …

Looking Forward to August Crop Report

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Weather, Wheat

We mentioned yesterday that weather is top of mind right now for grain traders. And as Mark Oppold reports, many are also already looking forward to the monthly crop report coming out in August. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …

Grain Trade Tracking Reports and Weather

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Soybeans

Keeping up with the latest reports and of course the weather is top of mind right now for grain traders. Mark Oppold explains how those two factors could affect their actions. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely …

Sellers in Control of the Grain Markets

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

We told you yesterday that volatility would continue in the gran trade. And according to a story from Mark Oppold, sellers are now in control of the markets. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025