Agribusiness Report Podcast: Kody Bessent
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Kody Bessent is CEO of Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in […]
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Agribusiness Report Podcast: Kevin Brinkley
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Kevin Brinkley is President and CEO of Plains Cotton Cooperative […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Dr. Gary Adams
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. Gary Adams is President and CEO of the National […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Kara Bishop
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Kara Bishop is Director of Communications and Public Affairs for […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Bill Gillon
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Bill Gillon is President and CEO of the Cotton Board […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Dahlen Hancock
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dahlen Hancock is a cotton producer from Lubbock County, TX, […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Mark Brown
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Mark Brown is with Plains Cotton Growers in Lubbock, TX, […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Jen Lukowiac
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Jen Lukowiac is with Cotton Incorporated and was featured in […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Sam Sparks
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Sam Sparks is a diversified producer from Mercedes, TX, and […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Gaylon Morgan
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. Gaylon Morgan is a director of agricultural research with […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Greg McBride
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Greg McBride is a broker with Allendale and talks about […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Shawn Wade
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Shawn Wade is with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Jon Devine
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Jon Devine is Senior Economist with Cotton Inc., in Cary, […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: John Robinson
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. John Robinson is the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Cotton […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Jon Devine
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Jon Devine is Senior Economist with Cotton Incorporated and talks […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Mark Brown
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Mark Brown is Director of Field Services with Plains Cotton […]
Agricultural Exports May Hit New Record in 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Global demand for U.S. commodities hit a record in 2021 and according […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Shawn Wade
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Shawn Wade is with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Kody Bessent
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Kody Bessent is CEO of Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in […]
NCC Predicts a 7 Percent Increase in Cotton Plantings
HOUSTON, TX – Higher prices for both old-crop cotton and new-crop (2022 season), has U.S. […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 01/21/22
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news What’s driving cotton prices higher? Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack […]
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Dr. Darren Hudson
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. Darren Hudson is the Larry Combest Endowed Chair and […]
Despite Highest Cotton Prices in Decade, Farmers Concerned
LUBBOCK, TX – Though the 2021 cotton crop has been harvested, the challenges are mounting […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 01/19/22
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Packer concentration in the cattle market New standards for […]
Agribusiness Report: Barry Evans
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 Farmer Barry Evans talks Cotton Trust Protocols .
Export Sales Improve for Corn, Soybeans, and Cotton
USDA released their latest Weekly Export Sales report for the week ending October 14, 2021. Exports for the week were generally lower except for corn, soybeans, cotton, and meats.
Soybean Exports Impressive While Cotton Hits Marketing-Year Low
Although exports have been strong this marketing year, sales and exports for cotton are lower after futures prices in New York hit their highest level in 10 years.
USDA: Corn and Soybean Production Higher, Cotton Lower
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their October Crop Production Report on Tuesday, based on conditions as of October 1, 2021. Researchers believe the harvest for corn and soybeans will be greater than last year’s production, while the final U.S. cotton crop is expected to be smaller.
After Some Turbulent Years, Dicamba Regulations Universal Nationwide
Spray drift issues led to lawsuits a few years ago, as some producers of dicamba-tolerant crops were sued by other producers because of damage to their crops.
Phase One Trade Deal Helps Cotton Hit $1
For the first time in ten years, U.S. cotton futures soared past the $1 mark on Tuesday, in part due to good export demand, especially from China.
Former Cotton Merchandising Mogul Passes at Age 88
It was a common sight to see cell phones being held up in the air when Billy Dunavant, Jr. from Memphis-based Dunavant Enterprises stood up to speak.
Cotton Prices Projected to Hit 10-Year High
USDA released their latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on Thursday with an expectation for higher prices for wheat and corn, no changes for soybeans , but the highest price for cotton in almost 10 years.
Strong Week for Exports of U.S. Upland Cotton
It was a good week for international demand for U.S. wheat and soybeans, through increased sales, and for exports of wheat and cotton according to USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for the week ending July 15.
Use of Cover Crops Most Prevalent Within Cotton
According to the Economic Research Service, consistent adoption of cover crops can increase the accumulation of organic soil matter, thus healthier soils.
Exports Showing Mixed Bag In 4-Week Sales
For wheat, Net sales were down noticeably from the previous week, but up 55 percent from the prior 4-week average on increases primarily for Mexico, Taiwan, and Japan.
Weekly Exports Good for Cotton, Disappointing for Others
USDA released their latest Weekly Export Sales Report on Thursday, for the week ending April 1, 2021. Other than cotton, all commodities experienced lower sales, including marketing year lows for wheat and soybeans.
Despite Drought, Mexico Growing More Cotton in 2021
Mexico’s cotton production is forecast to increase 22 percent for this marketing year on increased global prices and ongoing drought conditions favoring cotton production over other more water-reliant crops.
COVID-19 and Technology Restrictions, Pressuring Mexican Cotton Industry
As the Mexican government tightens regulations on their domestic commercial farming operations, it’s beginning to hit the cotton industry south of the border.
U.S. Cotton Farmers Expecting Smaller Crop in 2021
According to their Annual Planting Intentions survey, the National Cotton Council is projecting a decrease of more than 5 percent in domestic cotton acreage for 2021.
Farmer Survey Suggests 11.5 Million Planted Cotton Acres
With other crop alternatives holding better odds for profitability, the National Cotton Council believes cotton acreage in the United States will fall 5.2 percent this year.
National Cotton Council to Release 2021 Acreage Estimate
The council is set to release results of their annual Planting Intentions Survey Thursday.
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.
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.
Corn, Sorghum, Soybean and Cotton Export Sales Rebound
Last week was an active one for export sellers as all major commodities, except wheat, experienced an uptick from foreign buyers.
Larger Grain and Oilseed Crops in 2020, Lower Cotton
In what was the equivalent of a data dump of crop information on Tuesday, USDA rounded out their reports with an annual crop production summary for 2020.
More Foreign Sales of U.S. Cotton, Soybeans, Wheat
According to the Foreign Ag Service, U.S. wheat sales were up 38 percent from the previous week (616,500 metric tons) on purchase from Mexico, Japan, and Thailand.
Soybean and Cotton Prices Moving Higher on Exports
The outlook for U.S. wheat this month is for slightly smaller supplies, unchanged domestic use, higher exports, and lower ending stocks.
Cotton Production Down 7 Percent from November Forecast
All cotton production is forecast at 15.9 million bales, down 7 percent from the previous forecast and down 20 percent from 2019.
Brazilian Cotton Growers Expected to Reduce 2021 Acreage
The Foreign Agriculture Service is reporting Brazilian cotton planting at 3.7 million acres, with the production of just over 12 million bale.
U.S. Cotton’s Dominance in Turkey Facing Brazilian Pressure
According to the Foreign Agriculture Service, yields in the South Eastern region has been better than expected due to favorable weather conditions.