Deflation in US Dollar Coincides With Export Demand
As commodity prices began to rally in 2020, it coincided with a rapid deflation in the U.S. Dollar, providing a major boost in exports
Articles by Ryan Crowe
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.
Agriculture Today 3/29
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Precision Ag Technology Providing Path to Farmer Profitability
The future of precision ag technology is here and offering a wealth of ag data according to a recent report from AgAmerica Lending.
Despite Recent Rally, China’s Phase One Purchases Sputtering
As the Phase One Trade Agreement between the United States and China concludes its first year, the Peterson Institute for International Economics says China’s purchases of all covered products are below the year-to-date target.
Agriculture Today 3/26
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Agricultural Banks Remain Financially Strong, Farm Loans Declining
Agricultural loan balances at commercial banks reached a five-year low in the fourth quarter and continued to shift toward farm real estate.
Agribusiness Report: Dr. Bart Fischer
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. Bart Fischer with Texas A&M University.
Growing Cotton 3/22- 3/26
Growing Cotton for week of March 22, 2021
American Cattle News 3/22- 3/26
American Cattle News for week of March 22, 2021
Soybean Demand Pushing Domestic Stocks Lower, Prices Higher
Expanded soybean exports, led in part by increased Chinese buying under the United States-China Phase One trade deal, are tightening the availability of U.S. soybeans the current marketing year which ends in August.
Community Banks Applaud Attempt to Level Playing Field
Community banks have long argued that the field is neither fair nor level when talking about agricultural lending in regards to the Farm Credit System.
Chinese Come Out Swinging in First Biden-Era Meeting
Not quite as planned: that might be the American’s response to the first face-to-face meeting between the United States and China.
Agribusiness Report: Senate Finance Committee
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House Passes Farm Workforce Bill Overhauling H-2A Program
The House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act on Thursday in a bipartisan 247-174 vote. The main goal of the legislation would be to amend the H-2A program for agricultural guest workers, allowing a capped number of visas to allow farmworkers to be available year-round.
Agriculture Today 3/19
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Growing Cotton 3/15 – 3/19
Growing Cotton for week of March 15, 2021
American Cattle News 3/15 – 3/19
American Cattle News for week of March 15, 2021
Growing Cotton 3/8 – 3/12
Growing Cotton for week of March 8, 2021
American Cattle News 3/8 – 3/12
American Cattle News for week of March 8, 2021
Agriculture Today 3/8
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Agribusiness Report: Rep. Cheri Bustos
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Growing Cotton 3/1 – 3/5
Growing Cotton for week of March 1, 2021
Record-Setting Year of Exports Ahead According to USDA
USDA released their Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade Thursday morning during their 97th Agricultural Outlook Forum, held virtually for the first time ever.
Senate Finance Committee Considering Normalized Trade With Cuba
With Democrats in control of Congress and the White House, there’s renewed optimism that normal trade relations with Cuba are near.
Corn and Cotton Exports Hit Marketing Year Highs
The Foreign Agriculture Service has released their latest Weekly Export Sales report, with some new marketing-year highs.
Corn and Wheat Prices Increase on Tightening Supplies
Futures prices — the price of a contract to deliver a commodity at a certain time in the future – for wheat, corn, and soybeans have been trending higher since August 2020.
Agriculture Today 2/15
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Agribusiness Report 2/12
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
American Cattle News 2/8 – 2/12
American Cattle News for week of February 8, 2021
Growing Cotton 2/8 – 2/12
Growing Cotton for week of February 8, 2021
National Cotton Council to Release 2021 Acreage Estimate
The council is set to release results of their annual Planting Intentions Survey Thursday.
Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Herd Health
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.
U.S. Grains Council Holds Annual Membership Meeting Virtually
For the first time in the organization’s history, members of the U.S. Grains Council met virtually for the 61st Annual Membership Meeting and 18th International Marketing Conference this week.
Farm Bankruptcies in 2020 Climb to Third-Highest Level
For some producers, 2020 will be a year remembered for its extreme turnaround in prices and demand, and a more profitable end due to historic ad hoc government payments. For others, however, it may be remembered as the year of the bankruptcy.
Agribusiness Report 2/4
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Agriculture Today 2/4
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China Remains Top Buyer for Many U.S. Commodities
USDA’s Foreign Ag Service released their latest Weekly Export Sales Report based on reports from exporters for the period January 22-28.
Border Patrol Seizing Chinese-origin Cotton and Tomato Products
Last week, the U.S. government announced it would seize all cotton products and tomato products produced in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Biofuel Plants Convert Grain to Ethanol More Efficiently
Over the past ten years, ethanol producers have become increasingly more efficient in converting grain to ethanol.
Ag Lender Concerns Last Year, Still Top List
As the farm economy continues to work through a prolonged downturn amid a global economic slowdown, agricultural lenders remain concerned with the same factors for themselves and their borrowers as they did last year.
USDA Deregulates Cotton Variety Resistant to Lygus Bugs
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announcing the deregulation of a cotton variety that uses genetic engineering for resistance to certain insects, primarily tarnished plant bugs.
Agribusiness Report 1/21
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 1/21
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Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Supplemental Feeding
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.
Agriculture Today 12/21
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Agribusiness Report 12/21
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
More Details Released Regarding Pandemic Assistance to Agriculture
As Congress agrees to fund the government through next year and also provides just under $1 trillion in pandemic relief, the agriculture industry has been sorting through the details of an additional $13 billion expected to flow through USDA in the coming months.
Pandemic Relief Bill Riding on Government Funding Coattails
Americans and agricultural producers may be receiving a Christmas gift from the Federal government this week, based on the agreement by the legislative and executive branches to a COVID relief deal.
Bloomberg Says Brazil and China Close to FTA
As the United States is working to fill administration positions in anticipation of a Presidential transition in January, Brazil has been on the phone with China working on a massive free trade agreement.