Demand Outlook for a Record U.S. Corn Crop

Demand Outlook for a Record U.S. Corn Crop

Will Maples, Mississippi Extension, “Demand Outlook for a Record U.S. Corn Crop.” Southern Ag Today. October 22, 2025 Throughout this growing season, much of the conversation has centered around expectations for a historically large U.S. corn crop. In its September...
Direct Marketing: How Panhandle Produce Growers Are Adapting

Direct Marketing: How Panhandle Produce Growers Are Adapting

As fruit and vegetable growers in the Florida Panhandle contend with rising input costs, supply chain volatility, and shifting consumer demand, many are turning to direct marketing strategies as a way to stabilize income and strengthen local customer relationships....
September 2025 Florida Cattle Market Update

September 2025 Florida Cattle Market Update

Lower Temperatures & Higher Calf Prices Fall is officially here! At the time of writing this in late September, temperatures were starting to cool off in the mornings and evenings as we head into the fall months. This means that warm season perennials will begin...
August 2025 Florida Cattle Market Update

August 2025 Florida Cattle Market Update

Strong Prices & Strong Demand Heading into Fall Prices have remained strong throughout 2025 so far, and it is looking to stay that way at the time of writing article. Prices for 525-pound steer calves across Florida averaged $3.70/lb. in August, up roughly 50%...
Nervous Cattle Markets Struggle with Market Fundamentals

Nervous Cattle Markets Struggle with Market Fundamentals

Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Feeder cattle prices continue to push to unimaginable highs leaving producers and traders increasingly nervous.  Last week, in Oklahoma auctions, 500-pound, M/L #1 steers brought...