American Cattle News 2/15 – 2/19
American Cattle News for week of February 15, 2021
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Growing Cotton 2/15 – 2/19
Growing Cotton for week of February 15, 2021
Agribusiness Report 2/18
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 2/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agricultural Trade Deal With China Boosting Cotton Exports
As a result of large carryover sales from the 2019 crop year and increased purchases from China, U.S. export commitments and shipments of cotton have been very strong for the 2020 crop year.
RFS Taking Center Stage in Supreme Court Hearing
The Renewable Fuels Standard has experienced more than its fair share of litigation over the course of its 15-year existence but had never reached the Supreme Court, until January.
Agribusiness Report 2/17
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 Experiences Best Export Sales Year Since 2014
According to a recent report from USDA, agriculture trade through exports has increased 6.6 percent over the past year – reaching their highest levels since 2014.
Agriculture Today 2/17
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
USDA Offers Assistance to Producers Weathering Winter Storms
As a deadly winter storm crawls across the country, USDA is reminding rural communities, farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses affected by the recent weather that the Federal government has programs that provide assistance to those in need.
2020 Grain Dust Explosions Injure 9; No Fatalities
Though 2020 will be remembered as the year of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, one statistic that won’t be a part of that conversation is grain-dust deaths.
Long Road to Rebuilding Restaurant Demand for Protein
For the animal protein industry, 2020 was the most volatile and for many, the most challenging year in history
Agriculture Today 2/16
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
China’s Appetite for Sorghum Chewing Up Available Supplies
Sorghum export sales were strong again last week with China committing to purchase 4.3 million bushels of old crop sorghum and taking delivery of another 2.2 million bushels from the United States.
Agribusiness Report 2/16
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Climate Change Headlines USDA’s 97th Annual Outlook Forum
USDA’s 97th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum gets underway this week with the first presentation coming from Chief Economist Dr. Seth Meyer, who just returned to the Department after having been away for a few years.
Another Strong Month for New Farm Tractor Sales
Following a good year for new farm tractor and combine sales, January continued to experience the upward trend.
First Woman, First African, Elected Director-General of WTO
When she takes office next month, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will become the first woman and the first African Director-General for the World Trade Organization.
U.S. Cotton Farmers Expecting Smaller Crop in 2021
According to their Annual Planting Intentions survey, the National Cotton Council is projecting a decrease of more than 5 percent in domestic cotton acreage for 2021.
Agribusiness Report 2/15
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Ag Inside the Beltway: 2021 Changes & Challenges
Tony St. James offers his insight into what the inauguration of the Biden administration will mean for agriculture in 2021 and beyond.
Agribusiness Report 2/11
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 2/11
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farmers Encouraged to Make ARC/PLC Election Before Deadline
The 2018 Farm Bill put into place safety net programs to help farmers survive substantial drops in crop prices or revenue. In order to participate, a producer must sign a 2021 enrollment contract before March 15.
U.S. Pork Exports Shatter Value and Volume Records
Though many will want to forget 2020, U.S. pork producers may not be in that same camp.
House Agriculture Committee Meets Virtually to Consider Budget
The House Agriculture Committee held their first hearing of the 117th Congress on Wednesday to consider the Agriculture and Nutrition title of the FY2021 Budget Reconciliation bill.
Farmer Survey Suggests 11.5 Million Planted Cotton Acres
With other crop alternatives holding better odds for profitability, the National Cotton Council believes cotton acreage in the United States will fall 5.2 percent this year.
Agriculture Today 2/10
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 2/10
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
U.S. Pushing WTO Reform and Election of Okonjo-Iweala
Member nations of the World Trade Organization are preparing to select their next Director-General to replace Roberto Azevêdo who stepped down from the post last year.
USDA Expecting Higher Prices for Wheat and Corn
USDA released their latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report Tuesday morning, and it appears the supply and demand outlook for U.S. wheat is largely unchanged this month.
Agriculture Today 2/9
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 2/9
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
House Ag Committee Sets Hearing, Names Subcommittee Leadership
The House Agriculture Committee will hold their first hearing of the 117th Congress to consider a proposal to satisfy the Committee’s reconciliation instructions dealing with the budget.
Agriculture Industry Watching Carbon “Cap and Trade” Debate
Ag industry insiders are concerned about how the Biden Administration’s desire for climate change through carbon capture and sequestration might be done, and whether the cost of such a program might outweigh the financial ability to remain solvent in a “cap and trade” environment.
Agriculture Today 2/8
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 2/8
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
More Than 40 Percent of Farmers Working “Off-Farm”
According to the Economic Research Service, in 2019, about 71 percent of farm households had one or more members earning wages away from the farm.
Increases in 2020 Net Farm Income at Risk
Despite the challenges faced by agriculture producers over the past few years, inflation-adjusted net cash farm income is expected to increase nearly 24 percent in 2020.
American Cattle News 2/1 – 2/5
American Cattle News for week of February 1, 2021
Growing Cotton 2/1 – 2/5
Growing Cotton for week of February 1, 2021
New Committee Leaders and Rosters Approved for Senate
As Democrats officially take control of the Senate, they have also announced new members for the Agriculture Committee during the 117th Congress.
Managing Known Factors Increases Odds of Farm Profitability
Running a profitable farm involves navigating both unpredictable and controlled factors.
Agriculture Today 2/5
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 2/5
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
USDA Announces Extension for General CRP Signup Period
The cornerstone of government conservation initiatives is the Conservation Reserve Program from USDA.
Few Understand Financial Opportunities Through Carbon Credit Capture
President Biden has identified climate change as a top priority for his administration and interest in capturing carbon on farms that agree to follow specified production practices is increasing. To learn more about this, the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy January barometer survey included questions related to carbon capture.
Farmers Short-term Expectations Improving, Fewer Facing Financial Stress
Producers are becoming more optimistic about short-term expectations for their farms’ financial performance, with nearly one-third expecting better financial performance in the coming year compared to 2020.
Disconnect Remains Between Fed Cattle and Boxed Beef
According to The Cattle Report boxed beef prices have been signaling the need for more cattle each week but processors are running at full capacity and unable to service the demand for beef.
Report: Crop Insurance and Conservation Practices Healthy Marriage
Researchers from Purdue University, Arizona State University, and the Nature Conservancy used interviews and a multi-state survey to determine if crop insurance requirements limited cover crops and conservation tillage for corn producers in the Midwest.