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Trend Continues Lower in the Grain Trade

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

The trend in the grain trade continues to be lower this week. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

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Weather Pushing Grain Trade to New Lows

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

Weather conditions over a good portion of the major growing areas is helping to push the grain trade to new lows. Mark Oppold has more details.  Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

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Weather Still a Market Factor

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Economy, Field Crops, Weather, Wheat

Weather conditions across the world is still having a mark on the agricultural markets. Mark Oppold has more details.  Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Waiting to See How the Grain Trade Will Fare This Week

Dan Beef, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

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 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 …

Recent Rains Expected to be Beneficial

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans, Weather, Wheat

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 Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Price Limit Resets Approved

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

Price Limit Resets were recently approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Mark Oppold notes this starts May 1st. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Tracking the Grain Trade

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

As we are about to wrap up the month of April, many traders are tracking the grain trade. Mark Oppold notes they are watching the weekly planting updates closely.  Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Hoping for Better Market Performance This Week

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Forestry, Pork, Specialty Crops, Wheat

Last week was pretty disappointing for many financial and commodity markets. Due to that, Mark Oppold notes traders are hoping for a better market performance this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Farmers Planting Less Corn, More Soybeans in 2024

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

American farmers might plant less corn this year than last year, but it will still likely be larger than what USDA previously anticipated. That’s according to data from the March 2024 Farm Futures grower survey. Total corn and soybean acreage will likely vary minimally from last year. Growers expect to plant 92.4 million acres of corn this year, down 2.3 …

Grain Traders Waiting on New Report

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Soybeans, Wheat

Grain traders have been keeping an eye on various issues, and according to Mark Oppold, that includes a report coming out Thursday. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 16, …