Kansas State Researcher: Swine Fever Spreading Through Feed
African swine fever is the most significant disease threat to swine globally, and recent introductions into previously negative countries has heightened the risk for disease spread.
Month: April 2021
WTO Offers Optimistic Forecast for World Trade Recovery
Prospects for a quick recovery in world trade have improved as merchandise trade expanded more rapidly than expected in the second half of last year.
U.S. Agricultural Exports Enjoy Second-Highest Level in History
Total U.S. agricultural exports in 2020 were nearly $146 billion, up almost 7 percent from 2019, and the second highest level on record after Calendar Year 2014.
Agribusiness Report: Bob Maurer
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today’s guest is Bob Maurer with Manduca Trading
Agriculture Today 4/5
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Chinese Demand for U.S. Cotton Reduces Market Share
According to the Foreign Agricultural Service, Vietnam’s success in controlling COVID-19 has allowed textile and garment companies to maintain their operations, despite short-term disruptions.
Brazilian Soybean Growers Experiencing a Ten-fold Production Increase
Soybean production in Brazil over the past 30 years has increased almost ninefold according to data from the National Supply Company and presented by the University of Illinois’ FarmDoc.
Agribusiness Report: Will McIntee
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today’s guest is Will McIntee with the White House office of Public Engagement
Agriculture Today 4/2
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Despite Drought, Mexico Growing More Cotton in 2021
Mexico’s cotton production is forecast to increase 22 percent for this marketing year on increased global prices and ongoing drought conditions favoring cotton production over other more water-reliant crops.
American Cattle News 3/29 – 4/2
American Cattle News for week of March 29, 2021
Growing Cotton 3/29 – 4/2
Growing Cotton for week of March 29, 2021
Farmers Receiving Larger Share of the “Food Dollar”
For every dollar spent by a consumer on domestically produced food in 2019, U.S. farmers received just 14.3¢ of that “food dollar” on average.
China Continues Filling Grocery Cart With U.S. Exports
USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for the week ending March 25, 2021, produced a surprisingly large week of sales for pork thanks to China.
Agriculture Today 4/1
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Mary-Thomas Hart
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today’s guest is Jeff Harrison with Combest, Sell & Associates
Biden’s New $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Targets Rural America
As part of his $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal plan, President Biden is proposing $5 billion for a new Rural Partnership Program to help rural regions with economic development.
Quarterly Grain Stocks Report Bullish for Most Commodities
With more countries beginning to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdowns, export demand for U.S. commodities is increasing, a fact highlighted in USDA’s latest Quarterly Stocks report.
Missouri Farmers Looking to Crack Carbon Credit Code
As the Biden Administration and Congress push forward their climate change agenda, including massive reductions in emissions and sequestration of carbon, some Missouri growers will get to determine if agricultural carbon markets hold any promise for producers across the country.
Agriculture Today 3/31
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Soybean Acreage Increases Highlight Annual Prospective Plantings Report
Once every year, USDA releases their estimates on prospective plantings in the United States. For 2021, that report places the expectations for soybean plantings at 91.1 million acres, a 5 percent increase over last year.
Agribusiness Report: Mary-Thomas Hart
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today’s guest is Mary-Thomas Hart with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association