Rotational Grazing Can Strengthen Soil And Farm Margins
LAKELAND, FL – Rotational grazing is gaining attention as livestock producers look for ways to […]
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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 […]
Rising Fuel Costs Shift Consumer Spending Patterns Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – Rising fuel prices are beginning to reshape how consumers spend, with ripple […]
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 […]