Crop Reports a Non-Factor for Grain Trade

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Exports/Imports, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

Last week’s crop reports from USDA, according to Mark Oppold, were a non-factor for the grain trade. He explains why, along with looking at other market factors traders are watching right now. 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 …

Beef Agreement between U.S., Japan Officially Set for January 1, 2023

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade

U.S. Trade Rep Katherine Tai and Japan’s Ambassador to the U.S. confirmed that amendments to the beef safeguard trigger level under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will trigger on January 1, 2023. The letters confirmed both countries completed their procedures to put the protocol in place. “The new beef safeguard agreement will ensure that America’s farmers and ranchers can continue to …

Grain Trade Could Be Fairly Active

Dan Corn, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

The grain trade could be fairly active over the next few days. Mark Oppold explains why analysts feel this is a possibility. 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, …

Concerns with China

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Trade

There are a lot of things taking place in the country of China at this time, something Mark Oppold notes is a real concern for many traders. 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 …

USDA Kicks Off Spain Trade Mission Delegation

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

The USDA kicks off its trade mission in Spain. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton arrived Monday in Madrid to launch a USDA agribusiness trade mission to Spain. More than 70 participants, representing various sectors of U.S. food and agriculture, including businesses, trade associations, and state government, …

Senate Action Needed on Key Ag Trade Nominees

Dan Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Marketing, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

With important trade negotiations on the horizon, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom says there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. These nominations advanced from the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee, respectively, back in September. And Halstrom notes that the first negotiating round for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is rapidly …

Traders Watching the Energy Sector

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Trade

With winter weather already being felt in many areas of the country, the energy sector is closely being watched by many traders. Mark Oppold has details about the issues being found from this sector. 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 …

Watching Markets before the Holiday Break

Dan Economy, Exports/Imports, Trade

We told you yesterday that markets have been seeing some wild swings as of late, and how some traders are closely watching the grain and livestock trade. Mark Oppold notes this is especially true heading into the Thanksgiving break. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Tracking Agricultural Commodities

Dan Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

As we near the end of another year, many traders continue to watch how certain agricultural commodities are performing. Mark Oppold has an update on which ones are doing well at this time. 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 …

Grain Traders Tracking Many Issues

Dan Corn, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Trade, Wheat

Many grain traders stay busy keeping an eye on various issues. Mark Oppold explains what some of those are. 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 …