New Loan Program Rates Set Through 2031 Farm Bill
NASHVILLE, TN – New Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) rates were established under the “One Big […]
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Hearing Highlights Ag Impact Of OBBB Tax Bill
SIMI VALLEY, CA -A recent congressional field hearing in California spotlighted how “The One, Big, […]
June Red Meat Production Slips One Percent Year-Over-Year
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. commercial red meat production in June totaled 4.22 billion pounds, down […]
U.S. Ag Exports Deliver $362 Billion Economic Impact
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. agricultural exports delivered more than just strong overseas sales in 2023—they […]
Peanut Plantings Reach Highest Level Since 1991
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. farmers planted an estimated 1.9 million acres of peanuts in 2025—the […]
Australia Opens Market to American Beef Exports
WASHINGTON, DC – For the first time in two decades, U.S. beef producers will be […]
USDA Announces Major Reorganization and Staff Reductions
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will undergo a major reorganization to reduce […]
House Panel Advances U.S. Grain Standards Act
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Agriculture Committee has approved H.R. 4550, the United States Grain […]
Bangladesh Commits To U.S. Wheat In Five-Year Deal
LUBBOCK, TX – The Government of Bangladesh has signed a five-year agreement to purchase 700,000 […]
USDA Report Emphasizes Cross-Border Rail With Mexico
LUBBOCK, TX – A new USDA report highlights the central role of railroads in facilitating […]
No-Till Farming Expands, Driven By Wheat Acreage
LUBBOCK, TX – Conservation tillage is becoming more common in U.S. agriculture, especially for wheat. […]
USDA Adjusts Forecasts in Livestock, Dairy Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – USDA has revised its livestock and dairy outlooks for 2025 and 2026. […]
Base Acre Changes Could Alter Program Payments Nationwide
URBANA, IL – A new provision in the 2025 Farm Bill allows farms to add […]
New Margin Coverage Option Announced For 2026 Crops
WASHINGTON, DC – The USDA has introduced a new Margin Coverage Option, or MCO, for […]
Farm Trade Deficit Hits Record $19.7 Billion
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. farm trade deficit reached $19.7 billion from January through April […]
Stage One Of Disaster Relief Payments Now Underway
NASHVILLE, TN – The USDA has launched the first stage of the Supplemental Disaster Relief […]
Southern Crop Costs Down From 2022 Peak
LUBBOCK, TX – Farmers in the southern U.S. are seeing some relief in production costs, […]
USDA Lowers Corn Output In July WASDE Report
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA’s July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) trimmed projected U.S. […]
USDA Projects Decade Of Modest Economic Growth
NASHVILLE, TN – USDA’s latest macroeconomic report forecasts a steady but modest economic expansion from […]
Southern Border Ports Closed Again After Screwworm Case
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. livestock trade through southern ports of entry is once again suspended […]
New Law Boosts Conservation, Cuts Forestry Funds
NASHVILLE, TN – The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes permanent funding increases […]
USDA Launches $16 Billion Disaster Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Farmers and ranchers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can […]
U.S. Reopens Border for Mexican Cattle
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. has reopened cattle imports from Mexico, starting with the port […]
May Ag Prices Report Shows Gains Across Livestock, Crops
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its monthly agricultural prices report […]
House Panel Approves 2026 Ag Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Appropriations Committee has passed its draft of the Fiscal Year […]
Lawmakers Push for Better Fire Detection Technology
WASHINGTON, DC – As wildfire risks continue to escalate across the country, lawmakers are urging […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Brooke Rollins
Today’s guest is Ag Secretary Brooks Rollins. She testified recently before a Senate Subcommittee on […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Kara Bishop
Today’s guest is Kara Bishop is Director of Communications and Public Affairs with Plains Cotton […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mike Conaway
Today’s guest is the former Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Mike Conaway from Texas […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Sec. Tom Vilsack
Today’s guest is Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2024/20250103ABR.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Carl Ray Polk
Today’s guest is Carl Ray Polk. Carl Ray is President of the Texas and Southwestern […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Tom Sell
Today’s guest is Tom Sell is with Combest, Sell, and Associates in Washington, DC. Tom […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rich Nelson
Today’s guest is Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist with Allendale in McHenry, IL http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2024/20240510ABR.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rich Nelson
Today’s guest is Rich Nelson is Chief Strategist with Allendale in McHenry, IL http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2024/20240411ABR.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Marcia Bunger
Today’s guest, Marcia Bunger, is the Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) in Washington, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Tim Lust
Today’s guest is Tim Lust. Tim is the CEO of the National Sorghum Producers (NSP) […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Jodey Arrington
Today’s guest is Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) who serves as the Chairman of the House […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Kody Bessent
Today’s guest is Kody Bessent, the CEO of Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, TX. […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Shawn Wade
Today’s guest is Shawn Wade, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis with Plains Cotton […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Greg McBride
Today’s guest is Greg McBride with Allendale. He talks about the latest USDA Crop Production […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – John Berge
Today’s guest is John Berge is the Acting Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs with the […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/23/2023
Today’s episode looks at the latest developments with WOTUS, Congressional frustration with USDA over nutrition […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/21/2023
Today’s episode looks at the Western drought, wildfires, vaccinations in spring-breeding herds, beef imports from […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
Today’s guest is Bob Maurer with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230313ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/20/2023
Today’s episode looks at the concentration in farming, challenges the trucking industry faces, the potential […]
Boozman Frustrated With Administration’s Redefined Thrifty Food Plan
WASHINGTON, DC – After the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the baseline for the 2023 […]
With ARC-PLC Decision Looming, Farmers Projecting Possible Scenarios
URBANA, IL – Farmers are facing a March 15, 2023, deadline to choose between two […]
U.S. Commodity Exports Expected to Tumble in 2023
ARLINGTON, VA – Exports of U.S. commodities are expected to fall this year (FY2023), according […]
Cattle on Feed Report Projecting Further Herd Contraction
WASHINGTON, DC – The national cattle herd continues to contract, as outlined in Friday’s Cattle […]
Boozman Frustrated With Administration’s Redefined Thrifty Food Plan
WASHINGTON, DC – After the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the baseline for the 2023 […]