The recent Farm Bill version proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives provides much needed support to farmers. 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 …
Weather Still a Market Factor
Weather conditions across the world is still having a mark on the agricultural markets. 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 Producers Proactive In Research …
Plantings Stalled: Georgia Peanut Producers Impacted by Excessive Rainfall
Georgia’s peanut producers have been sidelined with regularity this spring because of excessive rainfall. Plantings are not as far along as they could have been due to increased moisture this spring, most recently last weekend in southern and central Georgia. The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Peanut Team caution growers about rushing to plant in a …
Rainy Weather Causing Issues for Georgia Cotton Producers
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to exercise caution when accessing a soggy field to plant this year’s crop. They also need to think twice about re-planting this year’s crop, believes Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “No. 1, our backs are against the wall. The later we go, the more acceptable …
67% of Peanut Crop in the Ground
Farmers are making progress when it comes to getting crop in the ground. 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 …
Cotton, Peanut Planting and Condition Update
Cotton planting is picking up across the belt, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the good news on cotton planting and condition Rippey also has an update on peanut planting and condition. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), this is where cotton and peanut planting progress across the Southeast stood as of this past Sunday: In Alabama cotton planted was …
Not a Complete Story from Weekly Progress Reports
Many traders look forward to seeing the weekly crop reports. But as Mark Oppold reports, those as of late are not really telling the whole story. 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 …
Waiting to See How the Grain Trade Will Fare This Week
The grain trade has been going through up and downs as of late. Mark Oppold notes it will be interesting to see just how this week will fare. 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 …
Recent Rains Expected to be Beneficial
Some have wondered if recent heavier rain amounts might hurt some of the row crops. But according to a story from Mark Oppold, there are hopes they will actually be beneficial. 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 …
Soybean Seed Costs Have Risen Sharply Since 1997
According to a new report from the Economic Research Service (ERS), the cost of soybean seeds per acre has risen more than 260 percent since 1997, while total soybean production costs have risen 157 percent. “In 1997, U.S. farmers spent an average of $19.72 per acre on soybean seeds,” the ERS report says. “That expense rose by more than 260 …