USDA And EXIM Launch New Export Finance Push
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA and the Export-Import Bank are launching a new export finance initiative […]
Month: April 2026
NRCS Opens Second Easement Sign-Up For 2026 Funding
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has opened a second national sign-up for […]
Beef Pulls Red Meat Output Lower In 2025
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. red meat production moved lower in 2025, and beef was the […]
Ethanol Output Slows As Stocks Fall And Exports
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production slowed in the latest reporting week, while inventories tightened […]
Domestic Demand Ideas Gain Attention In Farm Policy
LUBBOCK, TX – More attention is shifting toward ways to build domestic agricultural demand as […]
House Passes Farm Bill After Key Amendment Fights
WASHINGTON, DC _ The House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act on a […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Aubrey Bettencourt
Today’s guest is Aubrey Bettencourt. She is the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/29/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
EPA Biofuel Rule Tightens D4 RIN Market Outlook
URBANA, IL – EPA’s final renewable fuel rule for 2026 and 2027 is expected to […]
Lender Turnover Can Strain Credit Relationships With Farmers
LUBBOCK, TX – Lender turnover and institutional change can make it harder for farmers to […]
Clean Power Installations Hit Record Levels In 2025
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. clean power developers posted a record year in 2025, even as […]
Fertilizer Spike Raises Pressure On Grain Marketing Plans
NASHVILLE, TN – Higher fertilizer prices are forcing row-crop producers to rethink break-even levels and […]
UAE Leaves OPEC And Tests Oil Market Discipline
NASHVILLE, TN – The United Arab Emirates said it will leave OPEC on May 1, […]
EPA Approves New Citrus Tool Against Greening Disease
NASHVILLE, TN – EPA has approved a new citrus rootstock designed to help trees defend […]
House Farm Bill Debate Opens Under Tight Controls
NASHVILLE, TN – House debate is beginning today on the Farm, Food, and National Security […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/28/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Ocean Freight Rates Rise Above Last Year’s Levels
NASHVILLE, TN – Bulk ocean freight rates moved higher in early 2026 instead of following […]
Rail And Port Rules Reshape Export Shipping Access
NASHVILLE, TN – Federal transportation decisions are influencing how grain reaches export markets. That matters […]
March Red Meat Output Rises On Stronger Pork
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. commercial red meat production rose in March as a stronger pork […]
Data Centers Bring Growth Pressures To Farm Country
LUBBOCK, TX – Data center growth is accelerating in rural America, bringing new tax revenue […]
Corn Export Inspections Ease While Sorghum Stays Strong
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s latest export inspections showed a mixed week for grain movement, with […]
Florida Restricts Texas Animal Imports Over Screwworm Concerns
LUBBOCK, TX – Florida has imposed new import restrictions on warm-blooded animals from six South […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/27/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
March Milk Production Climbs As Cow Numbers Grow
WASHINGTON, DC – Milk production in the 24 major States increased in March as both […]
USDA Sees Food Prices Rising Again In 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA expects food prices to rise again in 2026, with restaurant prices […]
Diesel Prices Fall Again, But Outlook Remains High
NASHVILLE, TN – Diesel prices fell for a second straight week, giving farmers and freight […]
Rotational Grazing Can Strengthen Soil And Farm Margins
LAKELAND, FL – Rotational grazing is gaining attention as livestock producers look for ways to […]
Cold Storage Report Shows Tighter Beef, Butter Stocks
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s March Cold Storage report showed leaner year-over-year supplies in several major […]
House Farm Bill Heads To Floor This Week
LUBBOCK, TX – The House is moving toward floor debate this week on the Farm, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mike Stranz
Today’s guest is Mike Stranz. He is the Vice President of Advocacy with the National […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/24/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
USDA Reports Reduced Red Meat Output in 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. red meat production fell in 2025 as lower cattle and hog […]
Panama Canal Continues Moving More Cargo Without Congestion
LUBBOCK, TX – The Panama Canal is moving more ships and cargo in fiscal 2026 […]
Bridge Payments Reach Farmers Amid Ongoing Financial Strain
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA has already sent nearly $9.6 billion in Farmer Bridge Assistance payments […]
Farmers Broaden Risk Strategies Beyond Crop Insurance Programs
LUBBOCK, TX – Farmers and ranchers are using a broader mix of tools to manage […]
Barge Traffic Jumps As Rail Grain Shipments Hold
NASHVILLE, TN – Grain transportation stayed active in mid-April, but the pace varied by mode. […]
Supreme Court Hears Roundup Warning Liability Fight Monday
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in a case that […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/23/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Poultry Production Expands While Prices And Exports Face Pressure
WASHINGTON, DC -Broiler and egg production are increasing in 2026, but weaker export demand and […]
Rural Population Growth Driven By Migration Gains Recently
LUBBOCK, TX – Rural population trends are shifting, with more people moving into rural areas […]
Ethanol Output Drops While Stocks Push Higher Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production moved lower in the week ending April 17, even […]
Brazil Corn Ethanol Growth Reshapes Global Markets
NASHVILLE, TN – Brazil’s fast-growing corn ethanol industry is creating new risks and opportunities for […]
Former Chairman David Scott Leaves Lasting Ag Legacy
WASHINGTON, DC – Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia has died at […]
Corn Exports Surge As Pork Sales Hit Low
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. export sales were mixed last week, with corn shipments climbing sharply […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. David Scott
Today we revisit a conversation with Rep. David Scott (GA-D) from 2021, soon after he […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/22/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Pork Production Expands Slightly As Demand Supports Prices
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. pork production is expected to increase modestly in 2026, supported by […]
Peanut Butter Demand Climbs As Protein Value Gains
NASHVILLE, TN – Peanut butter demand is strengthening as consumers look for affordable protein options, […]
Drought And Costs Slow Herd Rebuilding Despite Prices
LUBBOCK, TX – Strong calf prices are not yet enough to trigger herd rebuilding as […]
Cotton Gains Ground As Polyester Faces New Pressure
LUBBOCK, TX – Cotton may be regaining a competitive advantage as rising energy costs and […]