Agriculture Today 11/30
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Month: November 2020
Agribusiness Report 11/30
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Lame-duck Request: Extend Temporary Tax Provisions for Agriculture
With only a handful of days remaining in the current 116th legislative session, groups like the American Farm Bureau Federation and others are urging Congress to extend temporary tax provisions.
Big Week for Corn, Cotton and Wheat Exports
USDA released their latest Weekly Export Sales report on Friday reveling a big week for U.S. wheat, corn and cotton exports.
Africa Experiencing Worst Locust Outbreak in 25 Years
Though it sounds like something from Biblical times, portions of Africa are dealing with their worst locust crisis in 25 years according to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization.
As Drought Deepens, Livestock Producers Face Challenging Decision
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, 75 percent of Texas is now enduring drought conditions, up from just over half the state seven days ago.
U.S. Absent from Largest Free Trade Agreement Ever
As the United States begins the process of wrapping up a Congressional session and administration, 15 countries in Southeast Asia have joined with five regional partners in signing the largest free trade agreement in history.
Agriculture Today 11/27
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 11/27
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
American Cattle News 11/23 – 11/27
American Cattle News for week of November 23, 2020
Growing Cotton 11/23 – 11/27
Growing Cotton for week of November 23, 2020
Looking for Employment? Sheep Industry Needs Qualified Shearers
As current claims for unemployment hover around 7 percent, nationwide, one industry is facing a major shortage of workers.
Larger Farms More Likely to Utilize Marketing Opportunities
When it comes to selling their crop, farmers can choose a futures contract, an options contract, or a marketing contract.
Agriculture Today 11/26
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 11/26
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
China and U.S. Challenged to Lead WTO Reforms
Speaking Tuesday at the “1+6” roundtable meeting, World Trade Organization Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff urged members to begin serious engagement on improving the WTO, arguing there was enough common ground to reach major new agreements.
SBA Announces $38 Billion in PPP Loans Forgiven
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll and was part of the CARES program passed by Congress in response to the coronavirus economic shutdown.
Top Farmer Conference Latest to Join Virtual Ranks
The Purdue Top Farmer Conference is the latest farmer-event to move to a virtual platform.
Raw Agricultural Exports Helping Drive World Trade Rebound
World merchandise trade appears to have rebounded strongly after plummeting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but whether growth can be sustained going forward is unclear, according to the World Trade Organization’s latest Goods Trade Barometer.
Agriculture Today 11/25
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 11/25
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 11/24
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 11/24
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
CFAP-2 Payments Cross $10 Billion Mark, Deadline Approaching
USDA’s Second Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP-2) has doled out more than $10 billion according to the latest data available from the Farm Service Agency.
Agriculture Today 11/23
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 11/23
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Monthly Cattle On Feed Report Surprises Traders
USDA released their monthly Cattle on Feed report on Friday, after the market closed, and surprised traders.
U.S. CO2 Emissions Projected 10% Lower in 2020
The November Short-Term Energy Outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration remains uncertain because responses to COVID-19 continue to evolve.
Despite Increasing Financial Assistance, Global Food Insecurity Growing
The U.N. says nearly 690 million people in the world were undernourished in 2020, According to their reporting, the number of undernourished people has increased over the last six years.
Agricultural Alliance Addressing Potential Federal Climate Policy Proactively
An alliance of groups representing farmers, forest owners, the food sector, state governments, and environmental advocates today unveiled an unprecedented set of recommendations to guide the development of federal climate policy.
Latest WTO Report Shows Slowdown in Trade Restrictions
The WTO’s latest Trade Monitoring Report on G20 trade measures shows a slowdown in the number and coverage of trade-restrictive and trade-facilitating measures on goods implemented by G20 countries.
Agribusiness Report 11/20
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 11/20
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Growing Cotton 11/16 – 11/20
Growing Cotton for week of November 16, 2020
American Cattle News 11/16 – 11/20
American Cattle News for week of November 16, 2020
Annual Thanksgiving Survey Says Big Meal Costs Less
Farm Bureau’s 35th annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 remains affordable at $46.90 or less than $5.00 per person.
Sales Report Reveals Big Week for Beef Exports
USDA released their Weekly Export Sales report on Thursday morning, with a marketing-year high for beef and a marketing-year low for wheat and soybeans.
“Farm to Fork” Initiative Intriguing But Increases Hunger
Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service recently evaluated the potential impacts of the European Commission’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies initiative that calls for restrictions in the use of agricultural inputs such as land, antimicrobials, fertilizers, and pesticides in European Union agricultural production.
Amid Uncertainty, Lenders Remain Concerned About Agricultural Liquidity
Lenders continue to be most concerned about the liquidity, income, and leverage of producers. Uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade, the weather, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn is close behind.
Traders Preparing for Monthly Cattle on Feed Report
raders are preparing for what is considered one of the most important feeder reports of the season, the November USDA Cattle on Feed Report.
Agribusiness Report 11/19
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 11/19
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 11/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 11/18
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
IRS Clarifies How PPP Recipients Approach Expense Deductions
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a ruling that borrowers expecting Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application approval must disallow a deduction for qualified 2020 expenses in 2020 tax returns.
Bipartisan Bill Elevates Sesame Allergies to National Attention
Sesame allergies are becoming more common among U.S. children and adults, with new research establishing it as the ninth most common type of food allergy.
Despite Tough Agricultural Conditions, Lenders Expect Borrowing Expansion
As the farm economy continues to work through a prolonged downturn in the midst of an unparalleled, global economic dislocation, ag lenders remain focused on credit quality.
GAO Offers Advice to Improving USDA’s “Actively Engaged”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) distributes billions of dollars a year through programs that, by law, require payment recipients to be actively engaged in farming.
Agriculture Today 11/17
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 11/17
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.