Mexican States Defend Cattle Health Safeguards For U.S. Trade
LUBBOCK, TX – Mexican livestock officials are highlighting strict disease surveillance and inspection systems in […]
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Corn Leads Weekly Export Sales; Cotton Shipments Jump
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. corn export demand strengthened in the latest reporting week, supporting market […]
Grain Logistics Mixed As Rail Slows, Barges Rise
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. grain transportation showed mixed signals late in February as rail volumes […]
DOJ Probes Fertilizer Pricing Amid Farmer Cost Concerns
LUBBOCK, TX – The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into fertilizer […]
Middle East Conflict Drives Volatility In Urea Markets
NASHVILLE, TN – Fertilizer markets are turning volatile again as the escalating Middle East conflict […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/05/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
USDA Expands Nutrition Efforts Under Collaborative MAHA Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new partnerships and policy steps this […]
Crop Insurance Participation Surges Ahead Of 2026 Deadline
NASHVILLE, TN – Record crop insurance participation highlights the program’s central role in the farm […]
Ag Lenders Turn To Technology Amid Rising Risks
LUBBOCK, TX – Agricultural lenders are rapidly adopting automation and artificial intelligence tools as farm […]
Farm Machinery Sales Slump Amid Tariffs, Weak Farm Income
URBANA, IL – U.S. farm machinery demand continues weakening as lower crop incomes, high borrowing […]
House Committee Advances Bipartisan 2026 Farm Bill Forward
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Agriculture Committee advanced a bipartisan five-year farm bill early Thursday […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/04/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Ethanol Expansion Strengthens Corn Demand And Rural Economies
NASHVILLE, TN – Record ethanol production and expanding fuel market access are reinforcing demand for […]
USDA Oils Report Shows Heavy Biofuel Feedstock Use
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s annual fats-and-oils report for 2025 shows large volumes of vegetable oils […]
Cuba’s Economic Reforms Could Influence Future Agricultural Trade
LUBBOCK, TX – Proposed economic reforms in Cuba could eventually reshape agricultural trade opportunities affecting […]
Farmer Sentiment Improves Slightly While Outlook Continues Weakening
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Farmer sentiment improved modestly in February, but producers remain increasingly cautious […]
Farm Bill Debate Continues Amid Sharp Policy Divisions
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Agriculture Committee spent more than five hours Tuesday marking up […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/03/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Heavier Cattle Weights Offset Declining Slaughter Numbers Nationwide
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. beef production trends in early 2026 show tighter cattle supplies being […]
Heavier Cattle Weights Offset Declining Slaughter Numbers Nationwide
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. beef production trends in early 2026 show tighter cattle supplies being […]
U.S. Textile Mills Reduce Cotton Use During 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Domestic cotton consumption by U.S. textile mills declined sharply in 2025, underscoring […]
U.S. Textile Mills Reduce Cotton Use During 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Domestic cotton consumption by U.S. textile mills declined sharply in 2025, underscoring […]
Livestock Strength Offsets Continued Weakness Across Crop Sector
KANSAS CITY, MO – U.S. farm income conditions remained uneven through 2025 as strong livestock […]
Livestock Strength Offsets Continued Weakness Across Crop Sector
KANSAS CITY, MO – U.S. farm income conditions remained uneven through 2025 as strong livestock […]
U.S. Ethanol Production Reaches Record Levels During 2025
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production climbed to a new all-time high in 2025, reinforcing […]
U.S. Ethanol Production Reaches Record Levels During 2025
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production climbed to a new all-time high in 2025, reinforcing […]
Fertilizer Markets Surge Following Escalation In Middle East
NASHVILLE, TN – Fertilizer prices jumped sharply following U.S. military strikes involving Iran, raising immediate […]
Fertilizer Markets Surge Following Escalation In Middle East
NASHVILLE, TN – Fertilizer prices jumped sharply following U.S. military strikes involving Iran, raising immediate […]
U.S. Trout Sales Decline Despite Higher Production Levels
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. trout producers saw revenue decline in 2025 even as production volumes […]
U.S. Trout Sales Decline Despite Higher Production Levels
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. trout producers saw revenue decline in 2025 even as production volumes […]
China’s Cotton Buying Shift Reshapes Export Outlook Ahead
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. cotton markets are adjusting to a major shift as China sharply […]
China’s Cotton Buying Shift Reshapes Export Outlook Ahead
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. cotton markets are adjusting to a major shift as China sharply […]
Dry Weather Tightens Hay Supplies Ahead of Spring
LUBBOCK, TX – Persistent dry weather across Texas is steadily reducing hay supplies and raising […]
Dry Weather Tightens Hay Supplies Ahead of Spring
LUBBOCK, TX – Persistent dry weather across Texas is steadily reducing hay supplies and raising […]
California Remains Top Ag-Producing State, Iowa Second
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. agriculture’s largest producing states maintained their dominance in 2025, but shifting […]
California Remains Top Ag-Producing State, Iowa Second
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. agriculture’s largest producing states maintained their dominance in 2025, but shifting […]
Fertilizer Costs Surge As Geopolitical Risks Intensify Globally
NASHVILLE, TN – Fertilizer prices relative to corn values rank among the worst historically for […]
Fertilizer Costs Surge As Geopolitical Risks Intensify Globally
NASHVILLE, TN – Fertilizer prices relative to corn values rank among the worst historically for […]
Farm Prices Fall While Input Costs Continue Rising
WASHINGTON, DC – Farm profitability tightened further to begin 2026 as falling commodity prices collided […]
Farm Prices Fall While Input Costs Continue Rising
WASHINGTON, DC – Farm profitability tightened further to begin 2026 as falling commodity prices collided […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 02/20/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Rice Prices Fall Despite Tighter Domestic Stocks Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. rice producers are heading into 2026 facing lower prices even as […]
Large Farms Control Growing Share Of U.S. Farmland
(NOTE: This is the third in a four-part series from USDA’s Farms and Land in […]
Ethanol Demand Strengthens Despite Mixed Production Signals Nationwide
NASHVILLE, TN – Ethanol markets showed stronger fuel demand this week, providing support for corn […]
Small Farms Persist But Operate Limited Agricultural Land
(NOTE: This is the final of a four-part series from USDA’s Farms and Land in […]
Meat Demand Trends Favor Retail Protein Purchases Growth
MANHATTAN, KS – U.S. consumers are buying and valuing meat differently than they did just […]
Trade Rules, Regulation And Policy Battles Dominate Debate
LUBBOCK, TX – Beyond financial protections, the upcoming farm bill fight is shaping into a […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 02/19/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Pollination Costs Shift Across Crop Regions In 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Pollination expenses moved unevenly across specialty crops in 2025, with almond growers […]
Fertilizer Prices Remain Historically Expensive Enter Spring Season
NASHVILLE, TN – Input costs continue to pressure crop margins as fertilizer markets stay elevated […]