Agribusiness Report 2/1
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Articles by Tony St. James
Agriculture Today 2/1
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
American Cattle News 1/25 – 1/29
American Cattle News for week of January 25, 2021
Growing Cotton 1/25 – 1/29
Growing Cotton for week of January 25, 2021
USDA Institues Changes to LRP Insurance for 2021
According to the Risk Management Agency, the changes include increasing livestock head limits for feeder and fed cattle to 6,000 per endorsement, or 12,000 annually.
USDA’s Export Sales Report Shows Continued Strong Demand
USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service released their Weekly Export Sales Report on Thursday, for the week ending January 21, 2021.
Agriculture Trade War Stories: Not All Are Bad
According to the latest international trade figures from Australia’s Bureau of Statistics, the nation enjoyed a growing trade surplus – $9 billion in December, up $1.6 billion from a month earlier.
Biden’s Historic Executive Order Spree Includes Agriculture Industry
An executive order elevating climate policy to be an “essential element” of American foreign policy and national security that has drawn attention from the agriculture industry.
Agriculture Today 1/29
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
In Climate Change Battle, Biofuels Providing Major Victory
As both Congress and the new Biden Administration start lining up solutions to battle climate change, a new report from the Environmental Research Letters says biofuels may hold a helpful nugget in the war.
Agribusiness Report 1/29
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Despite Challenges Presented by Pandemic, Dairy Sales Impressive
How has the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affected the dairy industry? According to the National Milk Producers Federation, retail dairy purchases that jumped at the beginning of the pandemic, have remained elevated since then.
Advance Estimates Show 4 Percent Growth in GDP
While many economists are unsure of when the economy will recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest information from the Bureau of Economic Analysis gives hope that the answer is, soon.
Chairwoman Stabenow Sets Priorities for Senate Agriculture Committee
Now that the Senate has approved a power-sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans, committee work can begin, particularly for the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Agribusiness Report 1/28
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 1/28
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
25th Annual Commodity Classic Goes Virtual, Registration Opens
Originally scheduled as an in-person event in San Antonio this coming March, organizers of the Commodity Classic have moved the event to a virtual affair March 2-5.
USDA Temporarily Suspends Some Past-Due Collections and Foreclosures
USDA has announced a temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrows under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and Direct Farm Loan programs administered by the Farm Service Agency.
Missing Form May Delay Farm Payments from FSA
For any producer who has experienced a delay in receiving farm program payouts, it may be due to a missing form.
Unique Circumstances Delay Confirmation Hearing of Agriculture Secretary
Though President Biden has already selected his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, Senate approval may take some time.
Agriculture Today 1/27
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 1/26
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 1/26
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agribusiness Report 1/25
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 1/25
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
American Cattle News 1/18 – 1/22
American Cattle News for week of January 18, 2021
Growing Cotton 1/18 – 1/22
Growing Cotton for week of January 18, 2021
Agribusiness Report 1/22
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 1/22
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Good Week for Exports Sales Reported by USDA
USDA released their latest Weekly Export Sales Report on Friday, a day later than normal due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday.
Monthly Cattle on Feed Report Falls Within Expectations
Traders walked away from Friday afternoon’s monthly Cattle on Feed Report from USDA unfazed by the latest numbers.
New Year and New Administration Contributes to Optimism
According to a CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division Quarterly Update, 2021 has quickly altered the political and market landscape and optimism, particularly about the second half of the year, is rising.
Ag Lending Update: Fewer New Loans to Farmers
A historically low number of new loans contributed to an increase in average loan size and drove a slight decrease in the overall volume of non-real estate loans at commercial banks in the fourth quarter.
USDA Announces Final Rule Regulating Commercial Hemp Production
The final rule incorporates modifications to regulations established in October 2019 and is based on public comments and lessons learned during the 2020 growing season.
EPA Issues Proposed Rules Increasing E15 Availability Nationwide
The agency proposed changes to fuel dispenser labeling requirements for the gasoline-ethanol blend earlier in the month
Agribusiness Report 1/20
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 1/20
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Genetically-Engineered Seed Planted on Majority of Cotton Acres
Many of the major crops grown in the United States are genetically-engineered or modified and are either herbicide-tolerant, insect-resistant or stacked with both traits.
Farm Suppliers and Cooperatives Looking for Favorable Year
A recent CoBank 2021 outlook report examines key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S. this year.
IRS Announces Delay in Beginning of Tax-Filing Season
Tax season will begin on February 12 and will allow the IRS time to complete testing of internal systems following tax law changes that provided a second round of Economic Impact Payments and other benefits.
American Farm Bureau Sets Policy Priorities for 2021
The nation’s largest farm and ranch organization capped off its recent annual meeting by adopting policies that will guide the organization through 2021.
Agribusiness Report 1/19
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 1/19
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Growing Interest for Hemp Fueling Demand for Education
What is the newest old crop today? According to USDA, it’s hemp.
New USDA Tools Used for Meeting Innovation Challenges
USDA has released its U.S. Agriculture Innovation Strategy Directional Vision for Research summary and dashboard that will help to guide future research decisions within USDA.
Smaller Farmers and Ranchers Find New PPP Opportunities
The Paycheck Protection Program, authorized originally in the 2020 CARES Act, was reauthorized recently to re-appropriate the unused funds from the first round.
Ag CEO Council Meets With Biden’s Trade Nominee
Leaders of major agricultural and commodity groups recently met with the Biden Administration’s nominee for trade ambassador, Katherine Tai.
Specialty Crop Industry Facing Uphill Battle This Winter
The CoBank 2021 outlook report examines key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S. this year.
Agriculture Today 1/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Chinese Beef Production Slipping, Pork Production is Rising
Global beef production for 2021 is fractionally lower at 61.2 million tons primarily due to declines in China and the United States.