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...
August 2025 Corn and Peanut Market Update

August 2025 Corn and Peanut Market Update

Kevin Athearn, Regional Specialized Extension Agent for Agribusiness, NFREC Suwanee Valley This article describes recent price trends and market fundamentals for grain corn and peanuts. – Grain Corn The local grain corn price for August delivery is typically...
Factors Driving Strong Cull Cow Markets

Factors Driving Strong Cull Cow Markets

Kenny Burdine, Livestock Economist, University of Kentucky Cattle markets have been impressive across the board in 2025, and cull cow markets have been no exception. The monthly average price for 80-85% average dress boning cows in Kentucky set a record in June and...
2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium – September 4

2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium – September 4

The 2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Florida A&M University Research and Educational Center, located at 4259 Bainbridge Highway in Quincy, Florida, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT. This event is designed to support...
Choosing the Right Sales Model for Your Small Farm

Choosing the Right Sales Model for Your Small Farm

  Choosing where to sell your farm products can feel a little like planting a fruit tree – it takes effort to get established, not everything will thrive in your soil, and ideally, it’s something you’ll be glad you planted years down the road.  In the Florida...