Rising Fuel Costs Shift Consumer Spending Patterns Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – Rising fuel prices are beginning to reshape how consumers spend, with ripple […]
Month: April 2026
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Kent Bacus
Today’s guest is Kent Bacus. He is Executive Director of Government Affairs with the National […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/21/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Monopoly Behavior Signals Raise Concerns Across Agricultural Markets
NASHVILLE, TN – Watch for industries restricting innovation, blocking competitors, or influencing regulations — those […]
Fertilizer Dependence Risks Rise Amid Middle East Conflict
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Rising geopolitical tensions are again exposing how dependent agriculture is on […]
Farmer Lender Relationships Influence Key Farm Financial Decisions
NASHVILLE, TN – Relationships with agricultural lenders can directly shape how farms operate and make […]
Milk Production Expands While Prices And Exports Strengthen
WASHINGTON, DC – Rising milk production is increasing supply in 2026, but stronger exports and […]
California Fuel Policy Shifts Ethanol Toward Carbon Markets
LUBBOCK, TX – California’s fuel system is not built around higher ethanol blends like E15, […]
Grain Export Inspections Show Strong Corn Movement Weekly
WASHINGTON, DC – Grain export demand remains solid, led by strong corn and sorghum movement, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
Today’s guest is Bob Maurer. He is with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL and available […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/20/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
U.S. Hemp Production Value Surges Sharply In 2025
WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. hemp production expanded significantly in 2025, with total value rising to $739 […]
Data Centers Drive Long-Term Energy Demand Growth Outlook
LUBBOCK, TX – Rising electricity demand tied to data centers is emerging as a major […]
Gasoline Rules Limit Ethanol Use During Peak Demand
LUBBOCK, TX – Gasoline formulation rules — not fuel demand — are limiting ethanol use […]
Tight Cattle Supplies Support Prices Despite Lower Production
WASHINGTON, DC – Tight cattle supplies are continuing to support strong prices in 2026, even […]
Fed Beige Book Signals Mixed Outlook For Agriculture
NASHVILLE, TN – The Federal Reserve’s April Beige Book shows a mixed and increasingly cautious […]
April Cattle On Feed Report Matches Trade Expectations
WASHINGTON, DC – Feedlot inventories and flows came in very close to trade expectations, reinforcing […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Peter Justen
Today’s guest is Peter Justen. He is the Founder and CEO of AmeriTrust Solutions and […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/17/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
USDA Awards Trade Funds To Boost Agricultural Exports
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is directing new export promotion funding toward key agricultural sectors, aiming […]
Farm Safety Net Small Share Of Federal Spending
NASHVILLE, TN -Federal spending on the U.S. farm safety net remains a very small share […]
Dairy Prices Rebound As Supply Pressures Persist
LUBBOCK, TX – Milk prices are showing signs of recovery after a difficult start to […]
Sorghum Oversupply Risk Grows Without Strong China Demand
LUBBOCK, TX – Sorghum markets are facing growing oversupply risks as export demand — particularly […]
Fertilizer Risks Diverge Between U.S. and Brazilian Farmers
NASHVILLE, TN – Global fertilizer disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict are creating uneven […]
U.S. Ethanol Exports Surge Past One Billion Gallons
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol exports have surpassed one billion gallons in the current marketing […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/16/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
USDA Creates Seafood Office Expanding Support For Producers Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding its role in food production […]
Small Business Weakness Signals Pressure On Rural Economies
NASHVILLE, TN – Small business optimism declined in March, signaling growing economic pressure that could […]
Ethanol Production Climbs As Demand Strengthens, Exports Fall
LUBBOCK, TX – Ethanol production increased last week, providing support to corn demand even as […]
China Soybean Supply Surge Expected To Pressure Prices
NASHVILLE, TN – A surge in soybean supplies headed to China this spring is expected […]
Fertilizer Supply Tightens As Imports Fall, Transportation Slows
LUBBOCK, TX – Fertilizer supplies are tightening ahead of spring planting, as lower imports, transportation […]
Federal Reserve Highlights Investment Needs Across Rural America
LUBBOCK, TX – Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr says stronger investment in rural communities will […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – John Duff
Today’s guest is John Duff. He is the Founder and CEO of Sero Ag Strategies […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/15/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
USDA Issues Payments Supporting Domestic Cotton And Wool
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is issuing payments under the 2026 Pima Cotton and Wool Trust […]
Alcohol Trade Dispute Hits U.S. Farmers Through Exports
NASHVILLE, TN – A sharp drop in U.S. alcohol exports to Canada is creating ripple […]
Tariffs Not Primary Driver Of Rising Goods Inflation
NASHVILLE, TN – New analysis from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve suggests tariffs are not the […]
Beginning Farmers Face Challenges But Show Paths Forward
LUBBOCK, TX – New research from USDA’s Economic Research Service highlights both the challenges and […]
Soybean Crush Demand Lifts Prices Across Soy Complex
LUBBOCK, TX – Strong domestic crush demand is driving higher soybean, soybean oil, and soymeal […]
Fertilizer Costs Surge As Farmers Face Tight Margins
NASHVILLE, TN – Rising fertilizer and fuel costs are tightening margins for U.S. farmers during […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mark Brown
Today’s guest is Mark Brown with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, TX http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2026/20260414ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/14/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Crop Insurance Participation Surges As Risk Management Needs Grow
LUBBOCK, TX – Farmers expanded their use of crop insurance in 2025, setting new records […]
Rural States Lead Nation In Fatal Animal Vehicle Collisions
NASHVILLE, TN – Animal-related vehicle crashes remain a growing safety concern in rural America, with […]
Livestock Loans Help Producers Expand Herds Amid Strong Markets
LAKELAND, FL – Strong cattle prices and tight herd supplies are encouraging producers to consider […]
Rising Fuel Costs Push Grain Transportation Prices Higher
LUBBOCK, TX – Higher fuel prices are beginning to push grain transportation costs upward across […]
Beef Exports Decline While Variety Meats Drive Value
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. beef exports declined in February, but strong demand for variety meats […]
Corn Inspections Lead Weekly USDA Export Movement Report
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s latest grain inspections report shows strong corn movement continuing to drive […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Cory Krueger
Today’s guest is Cory Krueger. He is the Managing Partner of Hensley & Krueger in […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 04/13/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]