PPP Loans Net Positive for Rural Communities
The effects of the Paycheck Protection Program continue to show positive results in rural communities according to data recently released by the American Bankers Association.
The effects of the Paycheck Protection Program continue to show positive results in rural communities according to data recently released by the American Bankers Association.
The new year may provide new headwinds for beef producers according to Matt Clark, a Senior Industry Analyst with American AgCredit.
There is no expectation that the significant federal support the agricultural industry has received over the past four years will continue in 2022.
For the first time since 2014, drop values for cattle exceeded $14 per hundredweight with steers leading the increase at a 72 percent year-over-year increase.
For 13 consecutive months, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index has remained above growth neutral, signaling consistent growth for the region and continued optimism for the economic conditions across the 10-state region.
Across the West, moisture is spreading inland across northern and central California in what is the start of a stormy spell that could result in as much as 9 feet of snow in a few days.
USDA’s final monthly Cattle on Feed Report dropped Thursday afternoon in front of a three day holiday weekend, leaving traders to wonder how the report will affect markets once they reopen.
Recent shocks related to the pandemic, weather, and a cyber attack led to a decline in demand for cattle at processing plants and a weak price environment for cattle producers
Prices paid by consumers for protein hit an all-time high in October and the trend is expected to continue into 2022 according to a new report from CoBank.
A persistent pandemic, monetary tightening in the U.S., and slowing growth in China will present the most significant headwinds for the global economy in 2022.
Did USDA miscalculate trade damages to producers under the Market Facilitation Program in 2019?
The average age of the American farmer, according to the most recent Census of Agriculture from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, is almost 58 years old. Actually, 92 percent of those listed as primary farm operators are older than 35. Therefore, the industry’s future will rely on the ability of younger and beginning farmers to join the list.
Tony St. James speaks with Senators Booker, Cornyn, Fischer, Grassley, Hoeven and Marshall on a number of agriculture-related topics as part of the 2021 All Ag, All Day Fall DC Capitol Ag Tour.
Currently, around 16 percent of the global dry bulk fleet is tied up waiting to unload at various ports worldwide, creating inefficiency and increased shipping costs.
The future of the Renewable Fuel Standard is just a bit clearer today after the EPA announced a package of proposals to set biofuel blending volumes while also rejecting 65 pending applications for small refinery exemptions.
Volatilty in commodity markets combined with historic increases in crop input prices are leading farmers and ranchers down a road of growing pessimism.
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.
Floyd and Hale County’s Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents are your hosts for a series of talks with experts for the 2021 Caprock Cattle Educational Series. This month’s guest is Dr. Morgan Treadwell, Extension Range Specialist.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
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 Dr. Jared Bernstein, White House Council of Economic Advisors member.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
An interesting trend that emerged from the pandemic: the rise in the number of women who drive trucks.
Hemp producers across the country have insured more than 12-thousand acres this year under 59 policies to protect almost $11 million in liabilities.
What is the one factor that may cause a shift in cropping decisions across the United States in 2022? According to CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, it could be fertilizer prices.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
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 Texas cotton producer Dahlen Hancock.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Despite a worker walkout that lasted more than a month, Deere and Company posted record annual income of nearly $6 billion.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
More than half of the United States is entrenched in drought, that’s according to the latest USDA/NOAA Drought Monitor.
Responding to persistently low milk prices, data from USDA and the National Milk Producers Federation shows a downward trend in milk and milk solids production.
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 American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farm labor participation is higher this year than last, according to a report released last week by USDA.
For the 12th straight month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index remained above growth neutral, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and energy.
While some may continue to argue about how the United States reached this point, the Congressional Budget Office explains that the budget deficit is about $360 billion less than the deficit at the end of 2020.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Corn sales hit a new marketing year high last week, while sorghum exports set a new high for 2021 according to the Foreign Agriculture Service, based on USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report
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 Ed Elfmann with the American Bankers Association.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
According to the 2021 Agricultural Lenders Survey results recently released by the American Bankers Association and Farmer Mac, farm profitability is improving.
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 Sen. John Cornyn of Texas.
The Biden Administration has decided to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule with a return to the 1986 definition of Waters of the United States.
Last week, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was selected to hear all complaints filed regarding the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
According to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation basket survey, holiday meals this season will be more expensive. Specifically for Thanksgiving, the traditional meal – centered around turkey – will average almost $47.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
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 Kent Bacus with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
While cow slaughter numbers have been growing in 2021, the global demand for beef continues to grow.
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
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 National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust.
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