Growing Cotton 12/28 – 1/1
Growing Cotton for week of December 28, 2020
Articles by Tony St. James
American Cattle News 12/28 – 1/1
American Cattle News for week of December 28, 2020
Agriculture Today 1/1
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Agribusiness Report 1/1
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Agriculture Today 12/31
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Agribusiness Report 12/31
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Effects of Drought on Ogallala Aquifer Being Measured
Starting Monday, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) personnel will begin their annual water level measurements in an attempt to determine the effect of 2020 pumping on groundwater levels in the area.
Agriculture Today 12/30
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Dairy Producers Experiencing Higher Prices Fueled By Exports
According to the National Milk Producers Federation, the industry survived with government support and robust export markets.
Revised Rules for PPP Stand to Benefit Agriculture
With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Congress reauthorized the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and provided new rules related to agriculture.
USDA Announces First Significant Purchase of FMD Vaccine
The USDA has been working to develop a Foot and Mouth vaccine bank, and last week announced their first significant purchase.
Program Developed to Aid in On-Farm Biosecurity Plans
In collaboration with USDA and its Secure Beef Supply plan, the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program recently developed a Daily Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention.
Agribusiness Report 12/30
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Agriculture Today 12/29
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Agribusiness Report 12/29
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Agriculture Today 12/28
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Agribusiness Report 12/28
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Trump Names New Director to Head USDA’s NIFA
Dr. Carrie Castille has been named the new director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Growing Cotton 12/21 – 12/25
Growing Cotton for week of December 21, 2020
American Cattle News 12/21 – 12/25
American Cattle News for week of December 21, 2020
Agribusiness Report 12/24
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 12/24
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Agribusiness Report 12/23
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Agriculture Today 12/23
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Agribusiness Report 12/22
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Agriculture Today 12/22
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Drought Conditions Continue to Deepen, No Relief Expected
The latest drought map for conditions as of December 15 shows improvement in the northern Panhandle and East Texas and degradation in Central and South Texas.
Congress Passes Economic Relief Package, Agriculture Weighs In
Agricultural groups are reacting to the passage of an economic relief package by Congress this week.
American Cattle News 12/14 – 12/18
American Cattle News for week of December 14, 2020
Growing Cotton 12/14 – 12/18
Growing Cotton for week of December 14, 2020
Biden Transition Team Continues Push to Fill Positions
WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden Transistion team continues to fill positions for the next administration and the latest nominee is Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) to become the next Secretary of the Interior.
China Continues Agressive Purchases of U.S. Agricultural Commodities
USDA released their latest Weekly Export Sales Report on Thursday morning, providing the markets a better idea of current trade trends. China continues to be a major buyer of wheat, corn, sorghum, soybeans, cotton and pork.
Biden’s Potential Climate Tariffs Might Require Congressional Approval
What will trade policy look like beginning in 2021? According to Russell Hillberry, Purdue University Professor of Agricultural Economics, the question is not all that easy to answer.
Agribusiness Report 12/17
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Agriculture Today 12/17
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$6 Billion in Trade, At Risk, With China
As the President-elect Joe Biden begins the process of setting up a cabinet, there are questions in agriculture relating to ongoing trade and tensions with China and how this could affect farmers and ranchers in the United States.
Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Drought Risk Management
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.
Former USDA Economist Returning as Chief Economist Resigns
While members of the Electoral College were securing the presidency for Joe Biden Monday, the President-Elect’s transition team was busy at work filling key positions within the administration that takes office on January 20
Agricultural Lenders Concerned About Farm Profitability in 2021
The American Bankers Association recently released the results of their Ag Lender Survey where lenders are expressing concern regarding compression in farm profitability this year and reduced expectations for profitability.
Agribusiness Report 12/14
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Agriculture Today 12/14
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Biden Selects Vilsack As Next Agriculture Secretary Nominee
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, who turns 70 on Sunday, appears to be in line to be both the 30th and 32nd Secretary of Agriculture.
Despite Record Exports to China, Beef Exports Lower
U.S. beef muscle cut exports were higher in October, though lower variety meat volumes pushed total beef exports slightly below last year.
USDA Announces Prevented Planting Changes Beginning Next Year
The Risk Management Agency has announced improvements to prevented planting coverage and to the beginning and veteran farmer and rancher program.
U.S. Agriculture Focusing on Future of Chinese Relations
As a new administration prepares to hit the ground running in around 40 days, there are many questions regarding future U.S. relations with China.
Agriculture Today 12/08
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/08
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Brazilian Cotton Growers Expected to Reduce 2021 Acreage
The Foreign Agriculture Service is reporting Brazilian cotton planting at 3.7 million acres, with the production of just over 12 million bale.
U.S. Pork Exports Continue Record Pace in 2020
U.S. pork exports posted broad-based gains in October, solidifying a record pace for 2020, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
No Apple Shortage Expected Following Top-10 Domestic Harvest
Although there have been shortages and bottlenecks for some products and commodities in 2020, apples shouldn’t make that list, according to the Economic Research Service.