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Trump Signs USMCA, Says New Day for Trade
WASHINGTON, DC – At an outdoor ceremony at the White House Wednesday, President Trump today […]
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2019 U.S. Pork Exports Achieve Record-Breaking Status
DENVER, CO – Surging demand from China along with record-setting performances in Latin America and […]
Chinese Cotton Imports Slow But Global Demand Grows
KANSAS CITY, MO – For 2019, increased imports are expected in many non-cotton-producing countries, as […]
Though Lower Than Last Year, Beef Exports Impressive
DENVER, CO – Through the first 11 months of 2019, U.S. beef exports were 3 […]
U.S. Court Strikes Down Three Small Refinery Exemptions
DENVER, CO – Late last week, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals here ruled against […]
Brazil May Import More U.S. Wheat in 2020
KANSAS CITY, MO – Brazil is the third-largest global importer of wheat. However, in recent […]
USDA Pushing Forward With National Animal Vaccine Bank
WASHINGTON, DC – As the world continues to watch the fallout from African Swine Fever […]
Countdown to Massive Phase One Chinese Agricultural Purchases
WASHINGTON, DC – As the start date for the Phase One trade agreement between the […]
Agricultural Science Prize Awarded for Research Improving Yields
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has awarded the 2020 Prize in […]
Irrigation Improvements Have Farmers Considering Private Electrical Generation
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – Agricultural irrigation accounts for a significant share of the industrial electrical […]
Agriculture Cheers with EPA’s New Rule for WOTUS
WASHINGTON, DC – Regulatory certainty is the common theme of those reacting to the new […]
Tyson Tossing Hat in Meal Kit Delivery Market
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – As home meal delivery kits grow in popularity, Tyson has teamed with […]
As WTO Turns 25, Agriculture Ministers Face Challenge
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Addressing a group of agriculture ministers at the 12th Global Forum for […]
Walmart Now Fully Immersed in Beef Supply Chain
THOMASVILLE, GA – Walmart is now not only in the retail end of the beef […]
Outlook Dim for Increase in 2020 Corn Price
WACO, TX – The outlook for corn prices in 2020 is positive for consumers but […]
Hydroelectric Irrigation Technology Wins AFBF Ag Innovation Challenge
AUSTIN, TX – HydroSide Systems LLC is the winner of the sixth annual Farm Bureau […]
Trump Touts Trade During Third Trip to AFBF
AUSTIN, TX – For the third consecutive year, President Trump spoke to farmers and ranchers […]
Energy-Related CO2 Levels Falling, Lowest Since 1991
WASHINGTON, DC – In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) […]
Banking Regulations Keeping Community Lenders From Local Investment
KANSAS CITY, MO – Despite a robust job market that “translates into higher incomes, greater […]
After Success With China and USMCA, What’s Next?
WASHINGTON, DC – Now that the United States and China have agreed to a Phase […]
USDA to Expand Renewable Fueling Opportunities Through Incentives
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is seeking public input to help with the creation of the […]
Important Deadline for 2019 Crop Insurance Premiums Approaching
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers that their crop insurance premiums […]
Senate Approves USMCA Trade Agreement, Trump’s Signature Coming
WASHINGTON, DC – By a final vote of 89-10, the U.S. Senate on Thursday approved […]
Grassland Retired From CRP Usually Converts to Cropland
KANSAS CITY, MO – The Economic Research Service (ERS) tracked the fate of 7.6 million […]
Permian-Basin Production Sets U.S. as Major Oil Exporter
WASHINGTON, DC – In December 2019, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and […]
Historic Trade Agreement Signed Between China and U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – Chinese trade negotiators arrived at the White House Wednesday and signed a […]
Cotton Market Trading at Highest Level Since May
DENVER, CO – According to the CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division’s Quarterly Economic Review, U.S. cotton […]
U.S. Tractor Sales Improve in 2019; Combines Fall
MILWAUKEE, WI – December saw a return to positive overall results in U.S. sales of […]
Legislation Introduced to Help Hemp Farmers Build Markets
WASHINGTON, DC – House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (MN-D) introduced legislation Monday that would […]
U.S. Wheat Exports Expected to Hit 5-Year High
WASHINGTON, DC – Could U.S. wheat exports surpass a five-year average during this marketing year? […]
China Dumps E-10 Plan on Eve of Agreement
BEIJING, CHINA – As leaders prepare to sign a Phase One trade agreement this week […]
Trump Looking for Hat Trick at AFBF Convention
AUSTIN, TX – For the third consecutive year, President Trump will address farmers and ranchers […]
USDA Issues Final Look at 2019 Crop Production
Crop Production 2019 Summary Corn for grain production in 2019 was estimated at 13.7 billion […]
January 2020 World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates
January 2020 World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) WHEAT: The outlook for 2019/20 U.S. […]
2020 Could Be Year for Record Agricultural Trade
WASHINGTON, DC – The new year is already promising to hold new twists and turns […]
Mounting Regulations Weighing on Fruit and Vegetable Markets
DENVER, CO – Fruit, nut, and vegetable markets will continue to face rising production costs […]
Despite Lower U.S. Beef Exports, 2019 Still Strong
WASHINGTON, DC – November beef exports totaled 108,662 metric tons (mt), down 4 percent from […]
Ag News Update for 01/10/2020
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Economists Suggest Record Farm Debt Will Continue Climbing
DENVER, CO – As trade uncertainty lingers, CoBank economists say this will be a key […]
Trump Touts Benefits of Cutting Unnecessary Environmental Regulation
WASHINGTON, DC – President Trump announced an updated plan that would revamp the National Environmental […]
Ag News Update for 01/09/2020
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Ethanol Exports to Brazil Increase, Overall Sales Decrease
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. ethanol exports receded in November, decreasing 5 percent to 107.3 million […]
November Monthly Pork Exports Ringing the Record Bell
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. pork exports posted the best month on record in November, easily […]
Policy and Trade Uncertainty Driving Agricultural Market Volatility
DENVER, CO – With policy and trade up in the air, a CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange […]
Current Farmer Sentiment is Falling, Future Expectations Rising
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Producer sentiment regarding current agricultural economic conditions dropped 12 points in […]
Monetary Policy May Shape Agricultural Markets in 2020
DENVER, CO – The CoBank 2020 outlook report examines 10 key factors that will shape […]
Despite Reductions from China, World Cotton Imports Rising
KANSAS CITY, MO – World cotton imports will reach 44.4 million bales, nearly 4.5 percent […]
Ag News Update for 01/08/2020
Ag News Update …Dr. Kim Anderson (Oklahoma State Univesity) on the opportunity for higher grain […]
Cattle Industry Celebrating New Year Beef Export Opportunities
WASHINGTON, DC – As many were ringing in the new year last week, the cattle […]
Senate Finance Committee Votes to Move USMCA Forward
WASHINGTON, DC – The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) is one step closer to reality […]