It’s an invitation for small meat processing plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA says it’s going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Administrator of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker explains the purpose of USDA’s small processing plant roundtables. “I think the …
Tracking Various Agricultural Commodities
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 ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …
Three Year Lows in Corn and Soybean Futures
We are seeing three year lows in both corn and soybean futures. Mark Oppold looks at how history shows this is normal for this time of the year. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
Hog Futures Looking for Support
Hog futures have not seen a lot to talk about as of late. As Mark Oppold reports, they have been in a free-fall and are looking for some support. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
Possible Erratic Trade this Week
Beings this is the last week of the month, Mark Oppold notes we could see erratic trading taking place throughout the week. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
U.S. Beef and Pork See Exceptional Performance Overseas in April
Reaching highs not seen in several years, U.S. pork and beef had an exceptional month in April. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, has the details. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
Farm Bill Priorities Discussed at World Pork Expo
The 2024 World Pork Expo kicked off today in Des Moines, Iowa, and one of the events this morning was a policy panel discussion hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). Producer-leaders and experts discussed the need to work with both sides of the aisle to support America’s pork producers as the farm bill is being discussed. Preparing for and preventing foreign animal diseases, navigating …
World Pork Expo Underway
The 2024 World Pork Expo kicks off today in Des Moines, Iowa. Mark Oppold has more details on the event and what hog futures are currently doing. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
Taking Weather Premiums Out of Corn and Soybeans
Weather premiums have become a factor with both the corn and soybean trade. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
Nation Watches Anti-Ag Activists in CA
A California farmers’ alliance is asking for help from farmers around the nation in battling animal rights activists. “They are not wrong to be concerned, depending on what happens here. We feel very confidently that this is a steppingstone, that they are seeking out to throw something against the wall and see what sticks. Because if they can make it …







