Agriculture Today 10/15
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Articles by Ryan Crowe
Agriculture Today 10/14
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
U.S. Agricultural Exports Expected to Reach Record Highs
If nothing derails the train, U.S. agricultural exports are on track to reach an all-time high this fiscal year .
Cattle Industry Receives Mixed News From Texas A&M
As the cattle industry continues to struggle with a lack of transparency in trades, a reduction in processing capacity, and lopsided revenues for packers, Congress and USDA challenged the Agriculture and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M to find the causes for and potential solutions to the problems.
Agriculture Today 10/06
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Dave Salmonsen
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 Dave Salmonsen with the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Beef Exports Soaring on Record Demand from China
U.S. beef exports soared to another new value record in August, topping the $1 billion mark for the first time.
Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Beef Quality Assurance Programs
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. Jason Smith, Beef Cattle Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife.
How Lambs Became Conversation Between Super-Power Leaders
How do two major world leaders at the United Nations end up talking about lambs?
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution and Avoids Government Shutdown
There will be no government shutdown, at least not until December after the Senate and House passed measures to keep the government open Thursday afternoon.
After Some Turbulent Years, Dicamba Regulations Universal Nationwide
Spray drift issues led to lawsuits a few years ago, as some producers of dicamba-tolerant crops were sued by other producers because of damage to their crops.
Agriculture Today 09/29
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Tom Sell
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 Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates.
Agribusiness Report: Reps. Jim Hagedorn & Don Bacon
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 guests are House Ag Committee members Rep. Jim Hagedorn and Rep. Don Bacon.
Livestock Exports Contribute 10 Percent to Grain Prices
Global demand for feed grains is a driver for higher corn prices, but according to a recent study, more than 10 percent of the average annual price of corn can be attributed to exports of U.S. beef and pork.
Net Farm Income Reaches Highest Levels Since 2013
Producers have seen a sharp increase in net farm income this year, led by higher commodity prices but projections for 2022 do not appear as optimistic according to the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri.
Agribusiness Report: Dr. Mark Welch
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. Mark Welch, Texas A&M AgriLife Grain Economist.
As Bitcoin Value Grows, Agriculture Committee Holds Jurisdiction
In its simplest form, cryptocurrency is an electronic trading system where digital coins are used to transfer value from one person to another. These coins, limited in existence, are traded more like a commodity than a currency.
Agriculture Today 09/21
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
U.S. Beehives Recovering from Challenge of Colony Collapse
There’s a buzz within the domestic beekeeping industry, reflecting good news regarding the rebuilding of colonies.
Farm Groups Call on Congress to Stop Attacks
More than 300 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness penned a letter to Congressional leaders regarding the future of tax policies as they find revenue to fund the Administration’s human infrastructure bill.
Emergency Livestock Assistance Program Expanded to Transportation Costs
On Wednesday, USDA announced the expansion of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program, to provide coverage for feed transportation costs, in addition to water transportation costs.
Agriculture Today 09/09
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Administration Addressing Livestock Supply-Chain Bottlenecks and Price Issues
In a White House Press briefing on Wednesday, Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council told reporters that the Biden Administration was ready to address both supply-chain issues and a lack of competition in the meat-processing arena.
Agribusiness Report: Danielle Beck
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 Danielle Beck with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Worldwide Demand Driving U.S Beef Export Record Pace
The popularity of U.S. beef around the globe is even more apparent according to the latest data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Agriculture Today 09/08
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Rep. Barry Moore
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 Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama.
Agriculture Today 09/07
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: PCG’s Mark Brown
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 Plains Cotton Growers Director of Field Services Mark Brown.
Agriculture Today 08/30
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 08/27
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 08/24
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 08/23
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Andy LaVigne
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.
Agriculture Today 08/20
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Don Graves
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 Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves.
Agriculture Today 8/19
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Tim Lust
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.
Agriculture Today 8/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Bob Maurer
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.
Agriculture Today 8/16
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farm Income and Credit Conditions Continue to Improve
Alongside a sharp turnaround in agricultural economic conditions and lasting support from government programs related to pandemic relief, both farm income and loan repayment rates increased from a year ago.
Agriculture Today 8/13
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: NCBA’s Ethan Lane
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 NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane.
Family Farms Benefit from $5.6 Billion in Assistance
Family farms accounted for 98 percent of all U.S. farms in 2019, according to data released by the Economic Research Service.
Cotton Prices Projected to Hit 10-Year High
USDA released their latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on Thursday with an expectation for higher prices for wheat and corn, no changes for soybeans , but the highest price for cotton in almost 10 years.
USDA Expecting Larger Corn, Soybean and Cotton Crops
U.S. farmers are expected to produce larger corn, soybean and cotton crops compared to last year according to the latest Crop Production forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
More Dairies Signed Up for Margin Protection Program
Extreme price volatility and COVID-19 pandemic-induced market fluctuations are part of the reason for an increase in dairy farmers enrolling in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2021.
Agriculture Today 8/12
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.