First Woman, First African, Elected Director-General of WTO
When she takes office next month, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will become the first woman and the first African Director-General for the World Trade Organization.
Month: February 2021
U.S. Cotton Farmers Expecting Smaller Crop in 2021
According to their Annual Planting Intentions survey, the National Cotton Council is projecting a decrease of more than 5 percent in domestic cotton acreage for 2021.
Agribusiness Report 2/15
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Agriculture Today 2/15
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American Cattle News 2/8 – 2/12
American Cattle News for week of February 8, 2021
Agribusiness Report 2/12
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Growing Cotton 2/8 – 2/12
Growing Cotton for week of February 8, 2021
Ag Inside the Beltway: 2021 Changes & Challenges
Tony St. James offers his insight into what the inauguration of the Biden administration will mean for agriculture in 2021 and beyond.
Agribusiness Report 2/11
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 2/11
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farmers Encouraged to Make ARC/PLC Election Before Deadline
The 2018 Farm Bill put into place safety net programs to help farmers survive substantial drops in crop prices or revenue. In order to participate, a producer must sign a 2021 enrollment contract before March 15.
U.S. Pork Exports Shatter Value and Volume Records
Though many will want to forget 2020, U.S. pork producers may not be in that same camp.
House Agriculture Committee Meets Virtually to Consider Budget
The House Agriculture Committee held their first hearing of the 117th Congress on Wednesday to consider the Agriculture and Nutrition title of the FY2021 Budget Reconciliation bill.
Farmer Survey Suggests 11.5 Million Planted Cotton Acres
With other crop alternatives holding better odds for profitability, the National Cotton Council believes cotton acreage in the United States will fall 5.2 percent this year.
Agriculture Today 2/10
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 2/10
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U.S. Pushing WTO Reform and Election of Okonjo-Iweala
Member nations of the World Trade Organization are preparing to select their next Director-General to replace Roberto Azevêdo who stepped down from the post last year.
USDA Expecting Higher Prices for Wheat and Corn
USDA released their latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report Tuesday morning, and it appears the supply and demand outlook for U.S. wheat is largely unchanged this month.
Agriculture Today 2/9
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Agribusiness Report 2/9
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House Ag Committee Sets Hearing, Names Subcommittee Leadership
The House Agriculture Committee will hold their first hearing of the 117th Congress to consider a proposal to satisfy the Committee’s reconciliation instructions dealing with the budget.
Agriculture Industry Watching Carbon “Cap and Trade” Debate
Ag industry insiders are concerned about how the Biden Administration’s desire for climate change through carbon capture and sequestration might be done, and whether the cost of such a program might outweigh the financial ability to remain solvent in a “cap and trade” environment.
Agriculture Today 2/8
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Agribusiness Report 2/8
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More Than 40 Percent of Farmers Working “Off-Farm”
According to the Economic Research Service, in 2019, about 71 percent of farm households had one or more members earning wages away from the farm.
National Cotton Council to Release 2021 Acreage Estimate
The council is set to release results of their annual Planting Intentions Survey Thursday.
Increases in 2020 Net Farm Income at Risk
Despite the challenges faced by agriculture producers over the past few years, inflation-adjusted net cash farm income is expected to increase nearly 24 percent in 2020.
American Cattle News 2/1 – 2/5
American Cattle News for week of February 1, 2021
Growing Cotton 2/1 – 2/5
Growing Cotton for week of February 1, 2021
New Committee Leaders and Rosters Approved for Senate
As Democrats officially take control of the Senate, they have also announced new members for the Agriculture Committee during the 117th Congress.
Managing Known Factors Increases Odds of Farm Profitability
Running a profitable farm involves navigating both unpredictable and controlled factors.
Agriculture Today 2/5
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Agribusiness Report 2/5
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USDA Announces Extension for General CRP Signup Period
The cornerstone of government conservation initiatives is the Conservation Reserve Program from USDA.
Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Herd Health
Floyd and Hale County’s Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents are your hosts for a series of talks with experts for the 2020 Caprock Cattle Educational Series.
U.S. Grains Council Holds Annual Membership Meeting Virtually
For the first time in the organization’s history, members of the U.S. Grains Council met virtually for the 61st Annual Membership Meeting and 18th International Marketing Conference this week.
Farm Bankruptcies in 2020 Climb to Third-Highest Level
For some producers, 2020 will be a year remembered for its extreme turnaround in prices and demand, and a more profitable end due to historic ad hoc government payments. For others, however, it may be remembered as the year of the bankruptcy.
Few Understand Financial Opportunities Through Carbon Credit Capture
President Biden has identified climate change as a top priority for his administration and interest in capturing carbon on farms that agree to follow specified production practices is increasing. To learn more about this, the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy January barometer survey included questions related to carbon capture.
Agribusiness Report 2/4
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Agriculture Today 2/4
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China Remains Top Buyer for Many U.S. Commodities
USDA’s Foreign Ag Service released their latest Weekly Export Sales Report based on reports from exporters for the period January 22-28.
Farmers Short-term Expectations Improving, Fewer Facing Financial Stress
Producers are becoming more optimistic about short-term expectations for their farms’ financial performance, with nearly one-third expecting better financial performance in the coming year compared to 2020.
Disconnect Remains Between Fed Cattle and Boxed Beef
According to The Cattle Report boxed beef prices have been signaling the need for more cattle each week but processors are running at full capacity and unable to service the demand for beef.
Report: Crop Insurance and Conservation Practices Healthy Marriage
Researchers from Purdue University, Arizona State University, and the Nature Conservancy used interviews and a multi-state survey to determine if crop insurance requirements limited cover crops and conservation tillage for corn producers in the Midwest.
Chinese Ag Purchases Lag Implied Phase One Levels
According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, China’s total imports of covered products from the United States were $100 billion, compared with the target of $173 billion.
Agriculture Today 2/3
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Agribusiness Report 2/3
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Families Operating 96 Percent of All U.S. Farms
Family farms represent 96 percent of all U.S. farms, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report released last week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
World Ag Expo Kicks Off Virtually Next Week
For the first time in show history, the 2021 World Ag Expo will be an online event beginning next week according to officials at the International Agri-Center.
Former Secretary Vilsack Returns to Senate Ag Committee
In a unique and somewhat unprecedented approach, the Senate Agriculture Committee met on Tuesday to consider the nomination of Tom Vilsack to become the next Secretary of Agriculture.