Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Overhaul Agriculture’s H-2A Program
A bipartisan group of Representatives have crafted legislation to reform and overhaul the agricultural guestworker program.
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Agribusiness Report 3/5: 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 guest is
Agriculture Today 3/5
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USDA Extending Deadline for Quality Loss Adjustment Program
USDA is extending the deadline for producers interested in applying for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program to April 9.
American Cattle News 3/1 – 3/5
American Cattle News for week of March 1, 2021
Agribusiness Report 3/4: Tom Vilsack
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
Agriculture Today 3/4
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Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Global Exports
Floyd and Hale County’s Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents are your hosts for a series of talks with experts for the 2020 Caprock Cattle Educational Series.
Agriculture Today 3/3
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Agribusiness Report 3/3: Jennifer Crumpler
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
West Coast Ports Breaking Under Weight of Activity
As the U.S. economy begins to thaw from a frigid year-long global shutdown due to COVID-19, one sign of optimism is pointing to another sign of frustration.
Agribusiness Report 3/2: 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
Agriculture Today 3/2
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Decline in Gasoline Demand Spills Over to Ethanol
The Energy Information Administration is confirming ethanol production and consumption in 2020 fell to their lowest levels in more than seven years
Agribusiness Report 3/1: 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
Agriculture Today 3/1
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Supply Chain, Fake Meat Top 2021 NCBA Priorities
Members of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association have set their priorities for 2021, and it’s no surprise that strengthening the beef supply chain is near the top of the list.
Agribusiness Report 2/26: Rep. G.T. Thompson
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
Agriculture Today 2/26
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American Cattle News 2/22 – 2/26
American Cattle News for week of February 22, 2021
Growing Cotton 2/22- 2/26
Growing Cotton for week of February 22, 2021
House Ag Committee Hearing Focused on Climate Change
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall told lawmakers on Thursday that farmers are part of the solution to climate change.
Falling Value of Dollar Helps Most Export Categories
The value of the U.S. dollar weakened substantially since last March and is expected to experience modest deflation in 2021.
Corn and Wheat Export Sales Hit Marketing-Year Lows
The Foreign Agricultural Service release their latest look at U.S. commodity exports on Thursday, for the week ending February 18.
Agriculture Today 2/25
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Three Decades Later, CCC Borrowing at 56% Loss
New legislation would give a much-needed boost to the Commodity Credit Corporation’s annual borrowing limit.
Agribusiness Report 2/25: Tim Lust
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
Drought Remains the Most “God-Awful Positive Feedback Mechanism”
The days of not knowing when drought is coming are over.
South Texas Citrus Losses Set Foundation For Disaster
At least $300 million; that’s an initial estimate of citrus crop losses in South Texas following a historic arctic blast last week.
Biofuel RIN Credits Reach Highest Values Since 2013
As the debate continues over the Renewable Fuels Standard and the Small Refinery Exemptions issued in 2016, some of the focus will turn to corresponding renewable identification number credits
Agriculture Today 2/24
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Economist Concerned Regarding Growing Levels of Agricultural Debt
The importance a farmer puts on monitoring their debt level continues to be increasingly important in this period of lower margins.
Agribusiness Report 2/24: 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
Changes Announced Relating to Mexico’s Cattle Export Program
USDA Veterinary Services recently announced changes to the bovine tuberculosis testing requirements for certain imported cattle from Mexico, which went into effect last Monday.
USDA Investigators Outline Details of Suspicious Seed Deliveries
In today’s current news cycle, some stories and issues fall off the radar without any follow-up. One of those might have been the issue of American’s unsolicited receiving seeds in the mail from China.
AFBF President and Popular Meteorologist Addressing Climate Change
The House Agriculture Committee will be one of the first in Congress to tee up President Biden’s commitment to addressing Climate Change with a dedicated hearing on Thursday.
Vilsack Returns to Lead USDA While Making History
For the first time in the history of the United States, a former Secretary of Agriculture will be returning to the Whitten Building as the leader of USDA.
Agriculture Today 2/23
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Agribusiness Report 2/23: 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
Despite Missing Mark, Chinese Ag Purchases Still Impressive
The Phase One trade agreement between the United States and China has U.S. farmers reaping rewards sown through a two-year trade war with the communist country.
EPA Reverses Course on Court-Defined Refinery Waivers
Biofuel groups are applauding EPA’s latest decision to change course in a Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision on the interpretation of the small-refinery exemptions in the renewable fuels standard.
Agribusiness Report 2/22: 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 in Chicago.
USDA Releases Latest Monthly Cattle on Feed Estimates
According to USDA feedlots have their second-highest inventory in 25 years.
Agriculture Today 2/22
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KC Federal Reserve: Signs Point to Agricultural Recovery
Economic conditions in agriculture improved dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2020 alongside sharp increases in the prices of several major commodities, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
Commodity Groups Align to Protect Phosphate Fertilizer Imports
U.S. Commodity groups have recently filed comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding a petition by an agricultural input company to enforce countervailing duties on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco.
Export Markets Generate Huge ROI for Agricultural Economy
How important are export markets for U.S. farm products? A quick answer might include the nearly $42 billion dollars rolling into the American economy in 2018 because of access to international markets for grain.
New Legislation Protects Livestock Sellers From Fraudulent Buyers
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced a new Dealer Statutory Trust for livestock sellers.
Agribusiness Report 2/19
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 2/19
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