by external | Feb 28, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics The coronavirus is the big factor in the news lately. It’s hard to separate fact from rumor, or know how much to believe what you hear in the news. I believe what we hear is a mix of the facts seasoned with...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 21, 2020
– The 35th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference was a great success, thanks to everyone who participated. There were 181 people registered, but 202 steaks were served for lunch. There were 25 companies and organizations represented in the Trade Show. ...
by external | Feb 7, 2020
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The latest Cattle report issued by USDA confirms that cyclical herd expansion in the U.S. is over. The total inventory of all cattle and calves on January 1, 2020 was 94.413 million...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 31, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Last winter and spring, cotton futures prices were above 75 cents for most of that time and nearer 80 cents. Some growers took advantage and priced a portion of expected 2019 production. Some growers did not...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 17, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Old crop March futures closed over 71 cents today—the highest closing daily price in 8 months. How thankful we are as an industry for the recovery we’ve experienced when we once thought all was lost. Prices have...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 10, 2020
Some of the most challenging conversations, in almost any relationship, are the ones about money. This is certainly true as farmers and landowners negotiate lease agreements, or managers and workers negotiate salaries for the year ahead. It can be pretty challenging...
