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Traders Looking at Weather, Meat Sales

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

Last week was a slower week for most of the markets. But as Mark Oppold reports, this week grain traders will be looking at weather forecasts, while livestock traders will be checking meat sales from this past holiday weekend. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Peanut Usage Sees Decline

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

The peanut market has seen some unfavorable movement lately. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

Looking at the Current Peanut Crop

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Mixed crop conditions make for an interesting report from Tyron Spearman. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

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Storing a Lot of Corn on the Farm

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

Seeing corn prices below four dollars has really opened some eyes. Part of that is due to numbers recently released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Their quarterly Grain Stocks Report indicated on-farm stocks of corn, as of June 1, was up 37% from a year ago. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says corn growers are storing a large …

Promoting Peanut Protein

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board is working to promote peanut protein in new ways. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

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Tracking Various Agricultural Commodities

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

The markets have been a but quieter this week, mostly due to the fact they will be closed Thursday for the 4th of July holiday. So, Mark Oppold takes time to look back at how some of the agricultural commodities have performed the first half of this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

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NASS Releases the Monthly Cotton Acreage Report

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, USDA-NASS

Cotton growers planted 11.7 million acres in 2024, up 14 percent from last year. Upland area is estimated at 11.5 million acres, up 14 percent from 2023. Compared with last year, Upland planted area increased in 12 of the 17 major cotton-producing States. Nationwide, 94 percent of the cotton crop was planted by June 23, one percent ahead of the previous year but 2 percent behind the 5?year …

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Watching Weather Events

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

Many traders continue to keep an eye on various weather events taking place across the major growing areas. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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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Corn Acreage Down, Soybean and Cotton Acres Up

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS, Wheat

According to new estimates from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), farmers this year planted 91.5 million acres of corn in the U.S., down 3% from last year. Soybean area planted is estimated at 86.1 million acres, up 3% from last year, while all cotton planted is estimated at 11.7 million acres, 14% above 2023.  Following up on the Prospective Plantings report released in March, NASS …

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A Look at Florida’s Peanut Crop

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

During the recent USA Peanut Congress, updates were given on the state of Florida’s peanut crop. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …