Drought Threatens Cattle Herd Rebuilding Despite Strong Prices
LUBBOCK, TX – Drought is complicating cattle herd rebuilding even as feeder and slaughter cattle […]
Indiana Ethanol Expansion Adds Major Local Corn Demand
NASHVILLE, TN – Indiana corn growers could gain a major new market as POET doubles […]
Cotton Dispute Highlights Longstanding WTO Agricultural Negotiation Challenges
LUBBOCK, TX – Cotton remains one of the unresolved issues preventing broader agricultural trade agreements […]
New Beef Trim Futures Launch With Distinct Roles
LUBBOCK, TX – CME launched two beef-trim futures contracts Monday, giving processors, packers, importers, and […]
Data Centers Test Rural Water And Power Supplies
NASHVILLE, TN – Massive data centers can bring tax revenue and new investment to rural […]
Beef-On-Dairy Growth Complicates Traditional Cattle Herd Rebuilding Signals
NASHVILLE, TN – USDA’s semiannual cattle inventory report may offer an incomplete picture of herd […]
Corn Exports Stay Strong As Soybean Shipments Slow
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. corn export inspections remained strong during the week ending July 16, […]
Fewer Hog Farms Produce More At Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. hog production has shifted toward fewer, larger, and more specialized operations, […]
USDA Review Could Reshape How Cattle Earn Value
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA is asking whether beef grades still accurately reward the cattle producers […]
Soybean Oil Unit Train Expands Domestic Farm Demand
NASHVILLE, TN – A first-ever unit train of soybean oil from Nebraska signals that new […]
Higher Rail Rates Threaten Northern Wheat Basis Strength
LUBBOCK, TX – Northern wheat growers face higher rail costs beginning in August, threatening local […]
Disaster Documentation Helps Producers Protect Future Assistance Claims
LUBBOCK, TX – The first steps producers take after a natural disaster can make a […]
Grain Export Prices Fall As Farm Inputs Rise
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. agricultural export prices increased overall in June, but corn and soybean […]
Gene-Edited Insects Target Berry Pest Before Screwworm Applications
LUBBOCK, TX – Agragene’s first commercial application of its precision-guided sterile insect technology may arrive […]
Rural Households Rely More Heavily On Food Pantries
WASHINGTON, DC – Rural households use food pantries at higher rates, making local food banks […]
Outside Groups Increase Pressure On Livestock Policy Debate
LUBBOCK, TX – Livestock policy debates are drawing increased attention from groups outside traditional agriculture […]
Small Processors Strengthen Rural Beef Supply Chains Nationwide
LUBBOCK, TX – Small and mid-sized beef processors play a much larger role than simply […]
Farm Losses Deepen As Producers Seek Federal Support
NASHVILLE, TN – Farm losses could deepen again in 2027, increasing pressure for additional federal […]
China Soybean Buying Surges As Corn Sales Falter
WASHINGTON, DC – China drove a surge in new-crop soybean sales while old-crop corn and […]
Data Centers Create New Challenges For Poultry Growers Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – Data centers are becoming an unexpected factor in poultry production as growing […]
WTO Farm Talks Remain Stalled Amid Growing Trade Tensions
LUBBOCK, TX – WTO members resumed agricultural negotiations this month, but major disagreements continue to […]
USDA Screwworm Challenge Expands Search For Better Control Tools
LUBBOCK, TX – The fight against New World screwworm is extending beyond today’s control methods […]
Senate Farm Bill Draft Avoids Major Livestock Debates
LUBBOCK, TX – The Senate farm bill discussion draft includes several livestock priorities but leaves […]
Tractor Sales Slide While Combine Demand Improves Slightly
MILWAUKEE, WI – U.S. tractor sales fell sharply in June as producers remained cautious about […]
Ethanol Production Falls While Stocks Continue Building Higher
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production fell to its lowest weekly level since early May, […]
SNAP Improves Food Security Less Than Surveys Suggest
WASHINGTON, DC – SNAP improves household food security, but Federal surveys may overstate the size […]
California Goat Herder Wage Threatens Wildfire Grazing Operations
NASHVILLE, TN – California’s targeted grazing industry faces an uncertain future after a change to […]
Small Business Optimism Improves While Inflation Pressures Persist
NASHVILLE, TN – Rural businesses gained a more hopeful economic outlook in June, but inflation, […]
Nearshoring Hopes Lag Despite Global Apparel Trade Changes
LUBBOCK, TX – Tariffs are reshaping global apparel sourcing, but the expected shift back to […]
CRISPR Technology Opens New Chapter In Agricultural Pest Control
LUBBOCK, TX – Agriculture may be entering a new era of insect management as gene-editing […]
USDA Simplifies Disaster Programs For Faster Producer Recovery
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA has updated several disaster assistance programs, making it easier for producers […]
Tariff Court Fight Creates Questions For Agricultural Trade
NASHVILLE, TN – A major court decision over presidential tariff authority is raising questions about […]
Brazil Ethanol Expansion Changes Global Corn Demand Picture
NASHVILLE, TN – Brazil’s growing ethanol industry could reshape global grain competition as the country […]
Product Of USA Label Gains Meat Industry Support
WASHINGTON, DC – More meat companies are adopting USDA’s voluntary Product of USA label as […]
Margins Tighten As Hog Market Risks Continue Growing
NASHVILLE, TN – Hog producers remain profitable, but shrinking margins are making risk management increasingly […]
New World Screwworm Response Shows Preparation Paying Off
LUBBOCK, TX – The response to the New World screwworm in Texas is showing how […]
Wheat Shipments Rebound As Corn Export Pace Holds
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. wheat export inspections increased sharply during the week ending July 9, […]
Panama Canal Restrictions Renew Grain Shipping Concerns
LUBBOCK, TX – New Panama Canal draft restrictions are raising concerns about how weather could […]
USDA Beef Export Correction Highlights Market Data Importance
WASHINGTON, DC – A major correction to USDA beef export data is highlighting the importance […]
Strong Grain Demand Tests Transportation System This Summer
WASHINGTON, DC – Large U.S. grain supplies are creating a different challenge for producers this […]
Small Nuclear Reactors Could Reshape Rural Energy Future
NASHVILLE, TN – Growing demand for electricity could create new opportunities and challenges for rural […]
Rising Prime Beef Production Drives USDA Grading Review
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA is reviewing federal beef grading standards as more cattle reach the […]
U.S. Wheat Production Forecast Lowest Since 1970 Crop
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. wheat supplies are tightening after USDA lowered production expectations and projected […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/10/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Pasture Mealybug Threatens Texas Forage And Livestock
LUBBOCK, TX – Texas livestock producers are facing a second major pest threat as the […]
Vietnam Growth Opens Wider Market For U.S. Agriculture
LUBBOCK, TX – Vietnam’s expanding economy and food sector are creating new opportunities for U.S. […]
China Soybean Buying Moves Beyond Initial Trade Benchmark
NASHVILLE, TN – China appears to have met and surpassed the initial U.S. soybean purchase […]
Farm Bill Payment Limits May Weaken Safety Net
LUBBOCK, TX – Farm bill payment limits could prevent improved safety-net programs from fully protecting […]
U.S. Food Imports Extend Far Beyond Major Crops
NASHVILLE, TN – The United States imports hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of agricultural […]
Mexico Leads Corn Trade As China Buys Soybeans
WASHINGTON, DC – Mexico remained the central buyer in the latest USDA export sales report, […]