U.S. Enjoying a Record-Trade Surplus With Mexico
U.S terms of trade with Mexico advanced 4.9 percent for the year ended in March 2021, the largest year-over-year increase since the index was first published in December 2017.
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Agriculture Today 5/5
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Danielle Beck & Kaitlynn Glover
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 Danielle Beck & Kaitlynn Glover with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Future of Beef Industry May Rest With Cattlemen
As cash cattle prices hold the line between $118 to $120 per hundredweight this week, the online Cattle Market Report suggests that the assault on beef producers has been unrelenting and calls for government investigations in the obscene profits of the processors will only find no illegal activity.
Global Food Insecurity Expected to Decrease by 2030
The food gap measures how much food is needed to raise consumption at every income level to meet the nutritional target of 2,100 calories per capita per day, a minimum intake to sustain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Australian Grain Crops Big, But Smaller than 2020
After suffering through years of drought, Australia is looking at another big production year for grain production on the heels of bumper crops just one year earlier.
Agriculture Today 5/4
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Mark Brown
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 Mark Brown with Plains Cotton Growers.
Latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Steady
Though producers are becoming more optimistic about the future, their views on the current conditions tell a slightly different story.
Tariffs Add 14 Percent Tax to Cost of Trade
Trade policy barriers such as tariffs and regulations account for at least 14 percent of trade costs according to new estimates from the World Trade Organization.
USDA Updating 2022 Dairy and Livestock Insurance Programs
USDA has announced updates to two popular livestock insurance policies in an effort to improve options and create additional opportunities for producers to participate.
Biden Administration’s “American Families Plan” Concerning Agricultural Producers
President Biden released a policy proposal last week which aims to expand benefits related to education, nutrition programs, and family tax credits by increasing or modifying several key tax provisions.
Agribusiness Report: Dr. Kenny Melton
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 BASF Western Region Agronomic Manager Kenny Melton.
Agriculture Today 5/3
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Sorghum Tops The List of Hottest Export Commodities
With a weaker dollar, and supply concerns around the globe, U.S. grain exports of corn, barley and sorghum are projected to break the all-time export record this marketing season.
Despite Volatility, Agricultural Economist Appears Optimistic About 2021
Volatile seems to be one of the best words to describe 2020, especially in agriculture.
Agriculture Today 4/30
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Renewable Fuels
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 we will hear highlights from a recent Supreme Court hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Half of WTO Members Haven’t Filed Subsidy Reports
Missing notifications from World Trade Organization members outlining the subsidies they give to their enterprises continues to be an irritant in discussions in the WTO’s Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
American Cattle News 4/26- 4/30
American Cattle News for week of April 26, 2021
Growing Cotton 4/26- 4/30
Growing Cotton for week of April 26, 2021
Weekly Pork Exports Achieve New Marketing Year High
For the week ending April 22, 2021, U.S. pork exports hit a new marketing year high and sales for corn, sorghum, and soybeans were higher than the previous week according to the latest USDA Weekly Export Sales Report.
CME Announces Expanded Limits for Grains and Oilseeds
The Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange have announced a reset on price limits for grain, oilseed, and lumber futures.
Agriculture Today 4/29
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Dr. David Anderson
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. David Anderson, Professor and Extension Economist at Texas A&M University
Elimination of Stepped-Up Basis Concern for Agricultural Families
In his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, President Joe Biden called for an end to “stepped-up basis” as a part of his tax plan aimed at paying for infrastructure and transportation upgrades, which drew a round of concern from commodity and general farm groups.
Dairy Producers Make Least From Off-Farm Income
Though some producers are able to supplement their income with off-farm jobs, the Economic Research Service says dairy producers are the least likely to do so.
Agricultural Groups Supporting Senate’s Growing Climate Solutions Act
The Growing Climate Solutions Act passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee recently and has been met with praise by many farm and ranch organizations.
Congress Searching for Bipartisan Infrastructure and Climate Solutions
As Congress mulls the possibility of transitioning the United States into a global green energy leader through a Biden Administration plan, Republicans are sounding the alarm that they’ll not help pass the $2.3 trillion plan.
Agribusiness Report: Rural Broadband
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 we will hear highlights from a House Agriculture Committee hearing on Rural Broadband.
Agriculture Today 4/28
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Use of Cover Crops Most Prevalent Within Cotton
According to the Economic Research Service, consistent adoption of cover crops can increase the accumulation of organic soil matter, thus healthier soils.
Lamb Exports Strengthen as Pork and Beef Weaken
As beef and pork exports continue to face headwinds in 2021, one meat category has seen impressive growth.
Agriculture Today 4/27
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Shawn Wade
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 Shawn Wade with Plains Cotton Growers.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Regarding RFS Refinery Waivers
On Tuesday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining vs. the Renewable Fuels Association over the meaning of ‘temporary extension’ in relation to the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Tyson Becomes First Processor to Join Traceability Project
In a sign of what seems to be coming for the livestock industry, Tyson Foods last week joined U.S. CattleTrace. The program launched three years ago to assist animal health officials with a quick and effective means to respond to any foreign disease outbreak in the beef industry.
Shortage of Truck Drivers Causing Concern in Agriculture
With 70 percent of all the United States freight carried by the trucking industry, a nationwide shortage of commercial truck drivers is leading to growing concern by both the trucking industry and the agriculture industry.
Congress Considering Multiple Climate Solutions Utilizing Agricultural Practices
Last week the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act on a bipartisan and unanimous vote. That bill now heads to the Senate floor for further consideration.
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.
Do You Know Where and What Cattle Eat?
If you run cattle on pastures, do you know where and what they prefer to eat? That’s a question researchers with the Central Plains Experimental Range are trying to answer.
Buoyed by Chinese Buying, U.S. Wheat Exports Strong
As China continues to ramp up its purchases of U.S. ag products to meet their Phase One trade agreement with the United States, some growers are experiencing higher prices for their raw commodities.
Agriculture Today 4/23
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Rob Larew
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 National Farmers Union president Rob Larew.
Despite Placements, Cattle on Feed Report Within Expectations
USDA released their monthly Cattle on Feed Report for April 1, and for one brokerage firm, there were no surprises.
Growing Cotton 4/19- 4/23
Growing Cotton for week of April 19, 2021
American Cattle News 4/19- 4/23
American Cattle News for week of April 19, 2021
Exports Showing Mixed Bag In 4-Week Sales
For wheat, Net sales were down noticeably from the previous week, but up 55 percent from the prior 4-week average on increases primarily for Mexico, Taiwan, and Japan.
USDA Study: Western Rainfall More Erratic Since 1970
Dry periods between rainstorms have become longer and annual rainfall has become more erratic across most of the western United States during the past 50 years.
Bill Aims to Break Down Carbon Market Barriers
The Senate Agriculture Committee has reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at breaking down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets for climate-smart practices.