Ethanol Production Falls While Stocks Continue Building Higher
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol production fell to its lowest weekly level since early May, […]
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SNAP Improves Food Security Less Than Surveys Suggest
WASHINGTON, DC – SNAP improves household food security, but Federal surveys may overstate the size […]
California Goat Herder Wage Threatens Wildfire Grazing Operations
NASHVILLE, TN – California’s targeted grazing industry faces an uncertain future after a change to […]
Small Business Optimism Improves While Inflation Pressures Persist
NASHVILLE, TN – Rural businesses gained a more hopeful economic outlook in June, but inflation, […]
Nearshoring Hopes Lag Despite Global Apparel Trade Changes
LUBBOCK, TX – Tariffs are reshaping global apparel sourcing, but the expected shift back to […]
CRISPR Technology Opens New Chapter In Agricultural Pest Control
LUBBOCK, TX – Agriculture may be entering a new era of insect management as gene-editing […]
USDA Simplifies Disaster Programs For Faster Producer Recovery
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA has updated several disaster assistance programs, making it easier for producers […]
Tariff Court Fight Creates Questions For Agricultural Trade
NASHVILLE, TN – A major court decision over presidential tariff authority is raising questions about […]
Brazil Ethanol Expansion Changes Global Corn Demand Picture
NASHVILLE, TN – Brazil’s growing ethanol industry could reshape global grain competition as the country […]
Product Of USA Label Gains Meat Industry Support
WASHINGTON, DC – More meat companies are adopting USDA’s voluntary Product of USA label as […]
Margins Tighten As Hog Market Risks Continue Growing
NASHVILLE, TN – Hog producers remain profitable, but shrinking margins are making risk management increasingly […]
New World Screwworm Response Shows Preparation Paying Off
LUBBOCK, TX – The response to the New World screwworm in Texas is showing how […]
Wheat Shipments Rebound As Corn Export Pace Holds
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. wheat export inspections increased sharply during the week ending July 9, […]
Panama Canal Restrictions Renew Grain Shipping Concerns
LUBBOCK, TX – New Panama Canal draft restrictions are raising concerns about how weather could […]
USDA Beef Export Correction Highlights Market Data Importance
WASHINGTON, DC – A major correction to USDA beef export data is highlighting the importance […]
Strong Grain Demand Tests Transportation System This Summer
WASHINGTON, DC – Large U.S. grain supplies are creating a different challenge for producers this […]
Small Nuclear Reactors Could Reshape Rural Energy Future
NASHVILLE, TN – Growing demand for electricity could create new opportunities and challenges for rural […]
Rising Prime Beef Production Drives USDA Grading Review
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA is reviewing federal beef grading standards as more cattle reach the […]
U.S. Wheat Production Forecast Lowest Since 1970 Crop
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. wheat supplies are tightening after USDA lowered production expectations and projected […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/10/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Pasture Mealybug Threatens Texas Forage And Livestock
LUBBOCK, TX – Texas livestock producers are facing a second major pest threat as the […]
Vietnam Growth Opens Wider Market For U.S. Agriculture
LUBBOCK, TX – Vietnam’s expanding economy and food sector are creating new opportunities for U.S. […]
China Soybean Buying Moves Beyond Initial Trade Benchmark
NASHVILLE, TN – China appears to have met and surpassed the initial U.S. soybean purchase […]
Farm Bill Payment Limits May Weaken Safety Net
LUBBOCK, TX – Farm bill payment limits could prevent improved safety-net programs from fully protecting […]
U.S. Food Imports Extend Far Beyond Major Crops
NASHVILLE, TN – The United States imports hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of agricultural […]
Mexico Leads Corn Trade As China Buys Soybeans
WASHINGTON, DC – Mexico remained the central buyer in the latest USDA export sales report, […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/09/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Wild Horse Program Balances Herds, Rangelands, And Adoptions
CLOVIS, NM – The Bureau of Land Management is using an upcoming adoption event to […]
FTC Deere Settlement Expands Farmers’ Equipment Repair Rights
NASHVILLE, TN – Farmers could gain broader access to equipment repair tools under a settlement […]
Drought Threatens Beef Herd Expansion And Keeps Prices High
LUBBOCK, TX – Drought is limiting hopes for U.S. beef cow herd expansion and could […]
Ethanol Stocks Drop As Exports Reach 13-Week High
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol production pulled back in early July, but export demand strengthened, […]
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options For Forage Producers
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is expanding crop insurance options for forage producers in 12 states, […]
Food Inflation Pressures Rural Consumers And Ag Markets
NASHVILLE, TN – Higher food prices are squeezing household budgets and reshaping demand across the […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/08/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Lower Peanut Acres Could Tighten 2026 Crop Supplies
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. peanut acreage is down sharply in 2026, and that could help […]
Falling Input Costs Could Ease 2027 Crop Budgets
NASHVILLE, TN – Lower fertilizer and fuel prices could trim 2027 crop operating costs, but […]
Ethanol And DDGS Exports Rebound Strongly In May
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. ethanol and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) exports improved in […]
High Input Costs Push Farmer Sentiment Lower Again
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Farmer sentiment weakened again in June as high input costs remained […]
USMCA Trade Signals Matter For North American Agriculture
NASHVILLE, TN – North American trade numbers are sending mixed signals for U.S. agriculture as […]
USDA Accepts 2.2 Million Acres Into 2026 CRP
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is accepting 2.2 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program for […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/07/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Animal Agriculture Sustainability Needs More Than One Standard
LUBBOCK, TX – Animal agriculture faces growing pressure to measure sustainability, but one standard may […]
Small Business Labor Rebound Highlights Rural Hiring Challenge
NASHVILLE, TN – Small business hiring plans rebounded in June, but rural employers are still […]
Beef Grazing Network Targets Profitability Through Soil Health
LUBBOCK, TX – American Farmland Trust is launching a redesigned Beef Producer Economic Resilience Initiative […]
Leasing Choices Shape Landowner Returns As Margins Tighten
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Farm lease decisions could carry more weight as crop margins tighten […]
Record Milk Production Pressures Dairy Prices And Margins
LUBBOCK, TX – Record milk production is weighing on dairy prices and could pressure producer […]
China Soybean Inspections Lead As Corn Shipments Hold
WASHINGTON, DC – China was the top focus in the latest USDA export inspections report, […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/06/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Conservation Easements Require Careful Planning For Farm Succession
NASHVILLE, TN – Conservation easements can help farm families protect land for the next generation, […]
Lawmakers Seek Textile Trade Enforcement To Protect Cotton
LUBBOCK, TX- A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is urging stronger customs enforcement to protect […]