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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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

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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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Peanut Crop Update

Clint Thompson Georgia, Peanuts

By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut producers are on the cusp of starting this year’s harvests. According to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, the crop has good potential, considering the weather challenges growers have faced from start to finish. “I think we’ve got a good, decent crop. The quality should be good. The yield should be all right. …

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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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

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Cotton Setting Bolls; Peanut Condition Drops

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its weekly crop progress reports Monday. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the cotton crop.  And Rippey has the latest on the peanut crop.  According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday:  In Alabama, cotton …

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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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …

Peanuts See Strong Export Demand

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Demand for U.S. peanuts internationally is strong as ever. Climbing export demand is a welcomed sight for producers. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

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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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Peanut Harvests Likely Pushed Back

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut harvests may be later than expected this year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

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Farm Bill Still In Committee

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

While many row crop farmers rely on the Farm Bill’s provisions, it is still in committee in Washington. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025