Farmland Values Climb Again, Gains Vary by Region
NASHVILLE, TN – USDA’s 2025 state-level cropland value report shows farmland values continuing to rise, […]
Gildan–Hanes Merger Could Bolster U.S. Cotton Demand
LUBBOCK, TX – Two of the world’s largest basic apparel makers—Gildan Activewear and HanesBrands—have agreed […]
Brazil Challenges U.S. Tariffs at WTO, Echoes Cotton Dispute
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Brazil has asked the World Trade Organization for consultations over new U.S. […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Chandler Goule
Today’s guest is Chandler Goule. He is the CEO of the National Association of Wheat […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/13/2025
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Small-Town Business Optimism Ticks Higher Despite Hiring Hurdles
NASHVILLE, TN – The National Federation of Independent Business says its Small Business Optimism Index […]
U.S. Farm Tractor & Combine Sales Continue Year-Over-Year Decline in July
LUBBOCK, TX – According to the latest USDA United States Ag Tractor & Combine Report […]
USDA LRP Usage Surges as Cattle Price Insurance
LUBBOCK, TX – Ranchers nationwide—especially in the South—are increasingly tapping the USDA’s Livestock Risk Protection […]
Record Corn Crop Headlines August WASDE Report
NASHVILLE, TN – USDA’s August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered a […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Travis Mires
Today’s guest is Travis Mires. He is a diversified producer from O’Donnell, TX and President […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/12/2025
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
New Law Expands Base Acres for More Farms
LUBBOCK, TX – The recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) includes a major […]
U.S. Soybean Industry Seeks Markets Beyond China
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. soybean industry is working to offset declining export volumes to […]
Brazil’s Beef Export Shift Challenges U.S. Global Position
NASHVILLE, TN – Brazil’s beef industry has entered a new phase, moving from bulk commodity […]
Farm Bill 2.0 Work Continues With September Target
NASHVILLE, TN – House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson says about 20% of the Farm […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
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AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/11/2025
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
FDA Proposes Juice Rule Change Amid Orange Juice Price Crash
NASHVILLE, TN – The FDA and U.S. Agriculture Department are proposing to lower the minimum […]
U.S. Wheat Exports Supported By Gulf Demand, Tight Supply
LUBBOCK, TX – Basis levels for U.S. wheat were mixed this week, with many elevators […]
BNSF Cuts Soybean Rail Rates to Mexico, Texas Gulf
LUBBOCK, TX – BNSF Railway will significantly reduce soybean shuttle tariff rates to the U.S.-Mexico […]
U.S.-India Trade Tensions Escalate Following Steep Tariff Hike
NASHVILLE, TN – The United States has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50 percent, […]
China Restores Fertilizer Shipments To India Amid Tensions
LUBBOCK, TX – China has lifted export restrictions on fertilizers, rare earth minerals, and tunnel-boring […]
New Law Expands Federal Farm Payment Limits For Entities
NASHVILLE, TN – A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), signed into […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. GT Thompson
Today’s guest is Rep. GT Thompson (PA-15). He is the Chairman of the House Agriculture […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/08/2025
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Rural Small Businesses Struggle to Reach Key Growth Milestone
NASHVILLE, TN – A new report from JPMorgan Chase highlights a persistent economic gap between […]
Growers Weigh Fall NH₃ Plans Amid Market Risks
NASHVILLE, TN – With nitrogen markets under pressure and spring supply uncertain, growers are eyeing […]
Rural Obesity Rates Continue Climbing Despite National Decline
LUBBOCK, TX – New USDA data shows adult obesity rates in rural America are continuing […]
Grain Exports Dip, Rail and Ocean Freight Strong
NASHVILLE, TN – Grain export sales for the week ending July 24 showed mixed movement, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Chandler Goule
Today’s guest is Chandler Goule. He is the CEO of the National Association of Wheat […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/07/2025
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Mexican Border Closure Contributing to Record Beef Prices
LUBBOCK, TX – Feeder cattle imports from Mexico into the U.S. ground to a halt […]
U.S. Cheese And Butter Output Rose In June
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. dairy production showed year-over-year gains in June, according to the latest […]
U.S. Ethanol Exports Strong Despite Market Volatility
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol exports totaled 173.7 million gallons in June, down 6% from […]
Fertilizer Ratios Hit Record Highs as Imports Lag
NASHVILLE, TN – The nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer markets are entering a period of historic […]
Pork Exports Rebound While Beef Exports Decline Sharply
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. pork exports posted a strong rebound in June, climbing 7% year-over-year […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Ryan LeGrand
Today’s guest is Ryan LeGrand. He is the CEO of the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/06/2025
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Lumber Futures Rise Amid Trade Pressure, Tight Supply
NASHVILLE, TN – Lumber futures prices continued their climb last week, gaining 3.2% to $552 […]
Tight Cattle Supply and Demand Drive Record Prices
LUBBOCK, TX – Tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand continue to drive historically high […]
Domestic Dairy Genetic Sales Decline As Exports Rise
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. dairy genetic sales are shifting, with notable declines in domestic sales […]
Global Treaty Talks Boost Cotton Over Synthetic Textiles
LUBBOCK, TX – International negotiations on the UN Global Plastics Treaty continue in Geneva, with […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Kody Bessent
Today’s guest is Kody Bessent. He is the CEO of Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/05/2025
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Strong Calf Market Brings Options Beyond Herd Expansion
NASHVILLE, TN – With calf prices at their highest levels in years, cow-calf operators have […]
New Tax Policy Benefits Farmers, Boosts Biofuel Credits
LAKELAND, FL – A new federal tax package, part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill […]
More Farms Buying Inputs Online, Smartphone Use Expands
LUBBOCK, TX – According to USDA’s Biennial Farm Technology Use and Ownership report, more farmers […]
Wheat Trade, Logistics Impacted By New Research, Embargo
LUBBOCK, TX – A new study from North Dakota State University, partly funded by USDA’s […]
Grain Transportation Sees Mixed Movement Across All Modes
NASHVILLE, TN – Grain movement saw varied performance across transportation modes for the week ending […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
Today’s guest is Bob Maurer. He is with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL and online […]