Agriculture Today 5/26
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Coalition Argues Goals Are Met for Endangered Species
A coalition of ag and forestry groups have filed motions in defense of the recent rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that aims at delisting the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act.
Pork Producers Call on USDA to Help Industry
Pork producers are waiting to see if USDA can assist the industry after a recent federal district court ruled that the 20-year-old New Swine Inspection System should not be implemented in the next few weeks.
Agribusiness Report: Steve Verett
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 Steve Verett, CEO of Plains Cotton Growers.
Agriculture Today 5/25
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farmers’ Working Capital Expected to Dip in 2021
The Economic Research Service forecasts farm sector working capital will likely face the largest decline in five years in 2021.
Ag Credit Conditions Improving, Though Slowly for Cattlemen
After a sharp rebound at the end of 2020, conditions in the broad agricultural economy continued to improve alongside additional increases in crop prices.
Normally Bearish Cattle On Feed Tempered By Expectations
Last Friday’s Cattle on Feed report is considered relatively neutral to bearish due to higher-than-expected placements.
Agriculture Today 5/24
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 Andy LaVigne, President & CEO of the American Seed Trade Association.
U.S., Mexico, and Canada Trade Officials Meet Virtually
The United States played virtual host early in the week to trade officials from Canada and Mexico during the first meeting of the USMCA Free Trade Commission.
CFAP Applications Continue to Be Accepted by USDA
To date, USDA has approved almost 907,000 applications totaling more than $13.6 billion.
United States Cattle on Feed Up 5 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market are seeing the second-highest May 1 inventory since 1996.
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 Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association VP of Government Affairs.
Agriculture Today 5/21
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Growing Cotton 5/17- 5/21
Growing Cotton for week of May 17, 2021
American Cattle News 5/17 – 5/21
American Cattle News for week of May 17, 2021
Farmers and Ranchers Receiving More of Food Dollar
In 2019, restaurants and other eating places claimed 38.5 cents of the average U.S. food dollar, continuing a steady 10-year climb since 2009.
Agriculture Today 5/20
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Declines in Meat Consumption Highlight Challenge for Corn
One of the largest customers for U.S. corn is the livestock feeding industry, accounting for 40 percent of all purchases while the industry gobbles up more than 60 percent of domestic soybean production.
Some Public Policy Decisions Forego Science for Emotion
Sometimes we think we know the right thing to do based on assumptions, but the decision to pull whole milk from public schools a decade ago is “a perfect example of misguided public policy based on bad science”.
Agribusiness Report: Rep. G.T. Thompson
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 the ranking member of the House Ag Committee, Rep. G.T. Thompson.
Government Projects Banner Year for Net Farm Income
Last year proved to be an interesting year for many reasons, but according to the Economic Research Service, 2020 may be remembered for being the year agriculture broke out of the recession to the industry had suffered through for almost a decade.
Agriculture Today 5/19
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Included in Biden Administration’s 30×30 Conservation Plan
A report issued last week outlines details behind the Biden administration’s approach to conserving 30 percent of the nation’s land and water by the year 2030.
House Members Bring Constituent Concerns to Agriculture Leaders
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA) and Ranking Member G.T. Thompson (R-PA) hosted a Member Day hearing on Tuesday to hear from any member of Congress who wanted to speak.
Agribusiness Report: Darren Anderson
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 Darren Anderson, Vive Crop Protection CEO.
Agriculture Today 5/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agricultural Exports Responsible for $300 Billion to Economy
How important are exports for U.S. agriculture? According to the Economic Research Service, ag exports add $302 billion in economic output every year.
Top Trade Negotiator Provides Glimpse of Administration’s Focus
Turning the page on “erratic trade policy” appears to be the main goal for the Biden administration’s trade policy according to U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai.
Trade Groups Discuss Challenges in Marketing Finished Cattle
The meeting, hosted by the Livestock Marketing Association, found an open and candid discussion on packer concentration, capacity, and oversight.
Odds Favoring Lower Corn and Soybean Prices Ahead
Agricultural economists at the University of Illinois are trying to determine the potential for lower harvest time prices on corn and soybean futures contracts.
Agribusiness Report: Richard Gupton
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 Richard Gupton with the Agricultural Retailers Association.
Agriculture Today 5/17
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Concerned by Trucking Industry’s Severe Driver Shortage
For the trucking industry, too few drivers is not a problem that can easily be solved with automation or even higher pay.
Vilsack Confirms Stepped-Up Basis for Family Farms Safe
Despite concerns being raised by some commodity groups and agricultural reporters, President Biden’s tax plan, to pay for his infrastructure bill, will not eliminate the stepped-up basis for farms and ranches.
Farm Tractor Sales Strong While Combine Sales Stumble
New farm tractor unit sales continue double-digit growth rate in the United States, and inventories continue to fall after a strong month in April.
Agribusiness Report: Tom Vilsack
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 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Agriculture Today 5/14
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Growing Cotton 5/10 – 5/14
Growing Cotton for week of May 10, 2021
American Cattle News 5/10 – 5/14
American Cattle News for week of May 10, 2021
Mask Announcement Comes Ahead of Summer Ag Conventions
On Thursday, the CDC announced updated guidance regarding COVID-19 and the reopening of America.
USDA Reports Mixed Numbers On Weekly Export Sales
Net wheat sales were down noticeably from the previous week and down 61 percent from the prior 4-week average according to the latest Weekly Export Sales Report from USDA.
Agribusiness Report: Chase Adams
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 Chase Adams with the American Sheep Industry Association.
Agriculture Today 5/13
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
California and Iowa Largest Recipients of Ag Assistance
The California agricultural industry was the top beneficiary of the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic according to the latest from the Economic Research Service.
USDA Expecting Higher Average Prices for Most Commodities
USDA latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports expected higher prices for wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Agriculture Today 5/12
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Winter Wheat Production Up 10 Percent from 2020
USDA released their latest Crop Production Report for May, on Wednesday, and government economists expect a 10 percent year over year increase in winter wheat production this season.
Agribusiness Report: John Kavulich
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 John Kavulich with the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council.