AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/21/2023
Today’s episode looks at the Western drought, wildfires, vaccinations in spring-breeding herds, beef imports from […]
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Ongoing Drought Leading Cause for Increased Feedlot Placements
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Beneficial Rainfall Blankets West Texas Though Drought Persists
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Hailstorms and Drought Continue to Plague Wheat Farmers
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Agribusiness Report Podcast: Gaylon Morgan
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Agribusiness Report Podcast: Mark Brown
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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.
Devastating Drought and Violence Burying Mexican Cattle Industry
In a country dealing with cartel violence on a daily basis, the Mexican cattle industry is struggling under the weight of a historic drought as well.
Expanding Drought in U.S. Signals Another Herd Reduction
The U.S. cattle herd experienced a drawdown in live animals about ten years ago on the heels of a severe drought across the Southwest. Today, the industry is looking at a similar situation.
USDA Study: Western Rainfall More Erratic Since 1970
Dry periods between rainstorms have become longer and annual rainfall has become more erratic across most of the western United States during the past 50 years.
Drought Remains the Most “God-Awful Positive Feedback Mechanism”
The days of not knowing when drought is coming are over.
Recent Rain and Snowfall Help to Lessen Drought
The latest drought map for conditions as of January 5 shows the largest one-week improvement since 2018.
Texas Drought Deepens In Spite of Recent Moisture
Despite some much-needed moisture across Texas over the past week, the latest drought map for conditions as of December 29, 2020, shows little change from the previous week
Higher Prices Helping Some, Drought Conditions Pressuring Others
While many farmers are relieved to see higher prices in nearly every commodity market, bankers in the Southwest are alarmed by the expanding drought across the region.
Drought and EPA Decisions in Spotlight at Beltwide
The 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conference kicked off Tuesday morning, albeit virtually, with the annual Consultants Conference General Session. The event, which was scheduled to be in-person in New Orleans, fell victim to the health protocols of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Effects of Drought on Ogallala Aquifer Being Measured
Starting Monday, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) personnel will begin their annual water level measurements in an attempt to determine the effect of 2020 pumping on groundwater levels in the area.
Despite Recent Snow, State Slipping Deeper Into Drought
The latest drought map for conditions as of December 15 shows areas of both improvement and degradation from last week, but the area of Texas impacted by drought changed less than 1 percentage point.
Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Faces Challenges Amid Opportunities
Weather issues are weighing heavily on the U.S. cotton crop this year due to recent hurricanes in the Mid-South and expanding drought in West Texas.
Drought Monitor Continues to Forecast Hot, Dry Weather
The U.S. Drought Monitor revealed a continued intensification of drought across western parts of the country
USDA Grants Emergency CRP Haying and Grazing Waivers
With 48 percent of Texas and 31 percent of the United States now experiencing drought conditions, livestock producers have been urging Congress and the Administration to respond by opening up emergency haying and grazing of CRP acreage.
How Accurate are Drought Maps in Predicting Yields?
You’ve probably seen the latest drought maps, but do they mean lower crop yields in areas affected by drought?
Federal Assistance for Livestock Producers Dealing With Drought
With more than half of the Southwest dealing with drought conditions, USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds producers about the Livestock Forage Disaster Program.
Federal Reserve Says Southwest Producers Facing Mixed Bag
The Federal Reserve released its latest Beige Book, and according to the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, soil moisture conditions remained favorable across most of the district, except for the Texas Panhandle area where there was drought.