Congress Passes Continuing Resolution and Avoids Government Shutdown
There will be no government shutdown, at least not until December after the Senate and House passed measures to keep the government open Thursday afternoon.
Month: September 2021
After Some Turbulent Years, Dicamba Regulations Universal Nationwide
Spray drift issues led to lawsuits a few years ago, as some producers of dicamba-tolerant crops were sued by other producers because of damage to their crops.
Agriculture Today 09/29
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Agribusiness Report: Tom Sell
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 Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates.
Phase One Trade Deal Helps Cotton Hit $1
For the first time in ten years, U.S. cotton futures soared past the $1 mark on Tuesday, in part due to good export demand, especially from China.
Agribusiness Report: Rep. Michael Cloud
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 Rep. Michael Cloud of Texas.
Agriculture Today 09/28
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United Nations Asking Member-Nations to Cut Subsidy Programs
The United Nations came under fire quite often during the Trump Presidency, whether for their lack of support for Israel in the Security Council or because of perceived political alignments of the World Health Organization during the outbreak of coronavirus in China.
Agriculture Today 09/27
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Agribusiness Report: Bob Maurer on $1 Cotton
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 in Chicago.
Former Cotton Merchandising Mogul Passes at Age 88
It was a common sight to see cell phones being held up in the air when Billy Dunavant, Jr. from Memphis-based Dunavant Enterprises stood up to speak.
Agribusiness Report: Rep. Jim Costa
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 Rep. Jim Costa of California.
Agriculture Today 09/24
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Agribusiness Report: Reps. Jim Hagedorn & Don Bacon
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 guests are House Ag Committee members Rep. Jim Hagedorn and Rep. Don Bacon.
Agriculture Today 09/23
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Livestock Exports Contribute 10 Percent to Grain Prices
Global demand for feed grains is a driver for higher corn prices, but according to a recent study, more than 10 percent of the average annual price of corn can be attributed to exports of U.S. beef and pork.
Agribusiness Report: Kevin Brinkley
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 Plains Cotton Cooperative Association President & CEO Kevin Brinkley.
Agriculture Today 09/22
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Net Farm Income Reaches Highest Levels Since 2013
Producers have seen a sharp increase in net farm income this year, led by higher commodity prices but projections for 2022 do not appear as optimistic according to the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri.
Agribusiness Report: Dr. Mark Welch
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 Dr. Mark Welch, Texas A&M AgriLife Grain Economist.
As Bitcoin Value Grows, Agriculture Committee Holds Jurisdiction
In its simplest form, cryptocurrency is an electronic trading system where digital coins are used to transfer value from one person to another. These coins, limited in existence, are traded more like a commodity than a currency.
Agriculture Today 09/21
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Agriculture Today 09/20
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Agribusiness Report: David Gibson
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 Texas Corn Producers Association Executive Director David Gibson.
Reductions Expected for Canadian Cattle and Swine Herds
As the U.S. cattle herd begins to shrink, both the Canadian cattle and swine herd appear to be joining with their North American neighbors in the contraction.
Agribusiness Report: Rep. Glenn Thompson
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 Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson.
Agriculture Today 09/17
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Obama-Era Trade Agreement, Dropped by Trump, Interests China
An agreement signed 66 months ago by twelve countries, including the United States, might have originally been about trade but more than likely was far more valuable as a geopolitical move to give the U.S. a leg up on China in the Asian-Pacific region.
Interior Secretary Haaland Pulls Plug on BLM Relocation
Two years. That’s the amount of time the Federal government has given the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to take root where the majority of its work resides.
Agribusiness Report: Darby Campsey
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 Darby Campsey, Director of Communications and Producer Relations for Texas Wheat.
Agriculture Today 09/16
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Agriculture Today 09/15
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Agribusiness Report: Danielle Beck
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 Danielle Beck with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
WTO Ag Chair Calls for Transparency in Exports
Progress in the agriculture negotiations depends on the willingness of WTO members to achieve it, the chair of the negotiations said last week during an informal meeting of the World Trade Organization’s Committee on Agriculture.
Agribusiness Report: Kody Bessent
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 Plains Cotton Growers CEO Kody Bessent.
Agriculture Today 09/14
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House Agriculture Democrats Advance Build Back Better Act
Members on both sides of the aisle expressed their concern and frustration with the process of considering the $66 billion budget reconciliation bill in the House Agriculture Committee.
Another JBS Packing Plant Fire Spooks Cattle Industry
Flames were seen from the roof of a JBS beef packing plant west of Omaha late Sunday night. For the industry, it raises concern as recent market disruption issues in the cattle market appear to have ignited after a 2019 fire at the JBS facility in Holcomb, Kansas.
Largest Number of Acres Offered for Grassland CRP
For the first time in history, producers and landowners offered nearly 4 million acres of land for enrollment in this year’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup.
Agriculture Today 09/13
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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 in Chicago.
U.S. Beehives Recovering from Challenge of Colony Collapse
There’s a buzz within the domestic beekeeping industry, reflecting good news regarding the rebuilding of colonies.
Agriculture Today 09/10
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Agribusiness Report: Norma Ritz Johnson
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 United Sorghum Checkoff Executive Director Norma Ritz Johnson.
Farm Groups Call on Congress to Stop Attacks
More than 300 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness penned a letter to Congressional leaders regarding the future of tax policies as they find revenue to fund the Administration’s human infrastructure bill.
Emergency Livestock Assistance Program Expanded to Transportation Costs
On Wednesday, USDA announced the expansion of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program, to provide coverage for feed transportation costs, in addition to water transportation costs.
Agriculture Today 09/09
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Administration Addressing Livestock Supply-Chain Bottlenecks and Price Issues
In a White House Press briefing on Wednesday, Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council told reporters that the Biden Administration was ready to address both supply-chain issues and a lack of competition in the meat-processing arena.
Agribusiness Report: Danielle Beck
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 Danielle Beck with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Worldwide Demand Driving U.S Beef Export Record Pace
The popularity of U.S. beef around the globe is even more apparent according to the latest data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.