Planting Delays Continue

Planting delays continue in many areas of the Southeast. Mark Oppold discusses that, along with an update about corporate earnings reports coming out this week. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Grain Trade Focusing on Crop Reports

The monthly crop report will keep many grain traders and others busy today. Mark Oppold says this is especially true for those in the cotton industry. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Surging Crude Oil Helping Corn Futures

Surging crude oil futures have been helping corn futures. Mark Oppold explains what is happening. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

Margin Protection for Corn and Soybean Farmers Expanded by USDA

(USDA-RMA/WASHINGTON/March 30, 2023) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its Margin Protection insurance plan, adding more than a thousand counties to the insurance option that provides coverage against an unexpected decrease in operating margin for corn and soybean producers. This expansion, which is in direct response to growing interest among producers, will be available by June 30, 2023. Interested …

Early Estimates Prior to Anticipated Report

Early estimates are out ahead of a big report coming this Friday. Mark Oppold notes many are anticipating the numbers being released in this report. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Weaker Dollar Not Helping Grain Trade

A weaker dollar does not always help a weak grain trade. Mark Oppold looks at what happened last week. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

Talking Red Meat Export Impact on Corn and Soy Value at Commodity Classic

During Commodity Classic last week in Orlando, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) leaders were on hand discussing the impact red meat exports have on corn and soybean prices. USMEF Chair Dean Meyer, a livestock and grain producer from northwest Iowa, points out the importance of USMEF joining supporting commodity groups at the annual gathering. During Commodity Classic, USMEF noted red meat exports …

Grain Markets Could React to Spring Nearing

With spring just around the corner, Mark Oppold reports there are hopes the grain markets will be more reactionary to the weather forecasts. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Grain Traders Monitoring Crop Updates

Grain traders will be scanning through today’s monthly crop updates. Mark Oppold notes they are looking for any changes with South American crops. He also has an update on cattle futures. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

March Madness in the Grain and Livestock Trade

March is known for a big basketball tournament, but according to a story from Mark Oppold, it’s also known for a busy month in the grain and livestock trades. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …