Agribusiness Report: Greg McBride
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 Greg McBride with Allendale.
All Ag, All Day Fall DC Capitol Ag Tour
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.
Profits Abound as Shippers “Cash In” on Disruptions
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.
Agribusiness Report: David Widmar
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 David Widmar, an economist with Agricultural Economic Insights
Agriculture Today 12/08
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
EPA Releases Much-Anticipated RFS Blending Rates
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.
Agriculture Today 12/07
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.
Farmer Sentiment Down 30 Percent Since November 2020
Volatilty in commodity markets combined with historic increases in crop input prices are leading farmers and ranchers down a road of growing pessimism.
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.
Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Brush Management
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.
Agriculture Today 12/06
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Jared Bernstein
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.
Agriculture Today 12/03
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
More Professional Women Truck Drivers Than Ever Before
An interesting trend that emerged from the pandemic: the rise in the number of women who drive trucks.
RMA Announces Changes to Industrial Hemp Insurance Policies
Hemp producers across the country have insured more than 12-thousand acres this year under 59 policies to protect almost $11 million in liabilities.
Will Record-High Fertilizer Costs Affect 2022 Crop Acreage?
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.
Agriculture Today 12/02
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Dahlen Hancock
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.
Agriculture Today 12/01
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
John Deere Cashing in on Record Annual Profits
Despite a worker walkout that lasted more than a month, Deere and Company posted record annual income of nearly $6 billion.
Agriculture Today 11/30
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
D1 Drought Conditions Strengthen, Now Impacting 32 States
More than half of the United States is entrenched in drought, that’s according to the latest USDA/NOAA Drought Monitor.
Extended Days of Lower Prices Prompts Herd Contraction
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.
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 11/29
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farm Workers Making More Money Compared to 2020
Farm labor participation is higher this year than last, according to a report released last week by USDA.
Despite Looming Challenges, Rural Banking Index Remains Strong
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.
Federal Deficit is Huge, But Lower Than 2020
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.
Agriculture Today 11/26
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Corn and Sorghum Exports Eclipse Marketing Year Highs
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
Agribusiness Report: Ed Elfmann
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.
Agriculture Today 11/24
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Demand for Farm Loans Down as Profitability Increases
According to the 2021 Agricultural Lenders Survey results recently released by the American Bankers Association and Farmer Mac, farm profitability is improving.
Agribusiness Report: Sen. John Cornyn
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.
EPA Returning to 1986 Definition for Clean Water
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.
Administration Asking Courts to Reinstate Business Vaccine Mandate
Last week, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was selected to hear all complaints filed regarding the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Blame the Bird for More Expensive Thanksgiving Meal
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.
Agriculture Today 11/23
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Kent Bacus
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
Tighter Cattle Inventories May Drive Beef Prices Higher
While cow slaughter numbers have been growing in 2021, the global demand for beef continues to grow.
Agriculture Today 11/22
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.
USDA Reporting Fewer Number of Cattle on Feed
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.9 million head on November 1, 2021. The inventory was slightly below the same time in 2020.
Agribusiness Report: Sen. Cory Booker
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. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
House Passes Nearly $2 Trillion Build Back Better Initiative
The House of Representatives passed President Biden’s Build Back Better bill on Friday by a vote of 220-213.
Agriculture Today 11/19
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 11/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
New USDA Rule Allows for Increased Line Speeds
USDA recently rolled out a proposal to let certain plants run at higher line speeds and explicitly allows nine plants that adopted the 2019 NSIS plan may now apply for a one-year trial program using increased line speeds.
Agribusiness Report: Sen. John Hoeven
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 Hoeven of North Dakota.