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October Not a Good Month for Agricultural Commodities

Dan October 30, 2023 Agri-Business, Beef, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Field Crops, Livestock, Orange Juice, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

Like September, October was not a very friendly month for many of the agricultural commodities. Mark Oppold looks at how trading did this past month.

Looking Ahead at 2024 Crop Acreage

Dan October 19, 2023 Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

While harvest of the 2023 crop is not quite over yet, some analysts are already predicting the 2024 acreage numbers. Mark Oppold runs through some of those.

USDA Trims America’s Feed Grain Supplies

Dan October 19, 2023 Commodities, Corn, Economy, Wheat

USDA is forecasting October U.S. feed grain production at 396.6 million tons for the 2023-2024 marketing year, down 1.8 million tons on reduced corn and sorghum output. With lower beginning stocks partly offset by a slight bump in imports, the total feed grain supply is projected 4.1 million tons lower this month at 436 million. Reflecting a slight yield decrease …

Grain and Livestock Trading Update

Dan October 18, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

There are a variety of factors affecting both the grain and livestock trades at this time. Mark Oppold has an update.

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks Off Today

Dan October 17, 2023 Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sunbelt Ag Expo, Wheat

The weather forecast looks great for the 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Those attending this year’s event will be able to learn about the latest technological advancements. Tyron Spearman has more details.

Lower Projected Yields Could be Supportive

Dan October 16, 2023 Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

Lower projected yields from last week’s USDA crop reports could be supportive. Mark Oppold has more details.

Crop Reports Could Affect the Grain Trade

Dan October 12, 2023 Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

The new crop reports could have some bearing on grain futures. Mark Oppold has more details on that, and also how third quarter earnings season is getting underway.

Trade Watching for New Numbers

Dan October 11, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

A variety of new numbers are coming out Thursday. Mark Oppold notes traders will be watching some of those new reports.

Checking on the Cattle and Grain Trade

Dan October 9, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Trade, Weather, Wheat

A steady to firm cattle market is expected this week. Mark Oppold has more on that and also a look at what is expected in the grain trade.

Various Issues Affecting the Grain Trade

Dan October 5, 2023 Commodities, Corn, Economy, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

As harvest progresses, there are a few issues affecting the grain trade. Mark Oppold explains what is happening.

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Five-Year Strategy for Fruit Flies Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has released its Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Program Strategy. The plan covers the period of 2024 to 2028. The agency called the document “a unified roadmap” for protecting American agriculture from the threat of invasive fruit flies. USDA APHIS worked with […]
Finger Lime Field Day Draws Mostly Non-Citrus Crowd
Only a few Florida commercial citrus growers were on hand for an April 24 finger lime field day at the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred. Most of the more than 40 attendees did not own citrus groves, and about half were women — definitely not the standard crowd for a CREC […]