Senate Committee Deadlock Stalls 2026 Farm Bill Again
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, […]
MUD Jeans Bankruptcy Exposes Cotton Supply Chain Pressure
LUBBOCK, TX – MUD Jeans built its identity around making denim last longer, but the […]
Hemp Acreage Collapses Before Federal Rules Reshape Market
NASHVILLE, TN – Hemp acreage collapsed across the Ninth Federal Reserve District before a federal […]
Pasture Values Outpace Cropland As Cattle Markets Strengthen
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. pasture values rose faster than cropland in 2026 as strong cattle […]
Falling Potato Values Bring Limited Relief To Consumers
WASHINGTON, DC – Potato growers faced sharply lower farm-level values in June, but consumers received […]
Nearshoring Could Strengthen Demand For Traceable U.S. Cotton
LUBBOCK, TX – Trade policy and nearshoring could create new demand opportunities for U.S. cotton […]
Upstream Agriculture Adds More Value Than Farms Themselves
WASHINGTON, DC – Businesses supplying farmers and ranchers generated more economic value, employment, and worker […]
Tyson Protein Results Reveal Widening Beef Poultry Divide
LUBBOCK, TX – Tyson Foods’ third-quarter results show poultry profits strengthening while tight cattle supplies […]
Boozman Warns Farm Bill Window Is Rapidly Closing
NASHVILLE, TN – The Senate farm bill faces an immediate deadline as lawmakers run short […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/05/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Sen. John Boozman
Today’s guest is Sen. John Boozman. He is the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee […]
Texas County Uses Incentives To Steer Data Centers
FLOYDADA, TX – As rural communities debate the rapid expansion of data centers, one Texas […]
Farm Financial Pressure Rises Without Reaching Crisis Levels
AMES, IA – Farm financial pressure is spreading across Iowa agriculture, but strong land equity […]
Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Cattle Health Monitoring Systems
LUBBOCK, TX – Artificial intelligence could help cattle producers identify disease and heat stress before […]
CCC Borrowing Cap Threatens Future Farm Emergency Response
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA could lose its ability to respond quickly to farm emergencies as […]
Farmer Sentiment Rebounds As Prices Ease Financial Anxiety
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Farmer sentiment improved in July after three consecutive monthly declines as […]
Agricultural Trade Deficit Narrows As Exports Gain Ground
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply during the first half of […]
Record Ethanol Blend Rate Strengthens Corn Demand Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. ethanol blend rate reached a record 11.29 percent in May […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Angie Burke
Today’s guest is Angie Burke. She is the Director of Land Stewardship with Pivot Energy […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/04/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
U.S. Dairy Exports Surge As Milkfat Markets Expand
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. dairy exports are reaching new records as cheese and butter shipments […]
Union Pacific Norfolk Southern Expand Merger Shipper Protections
LUBBOCK, TX – Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are offering broader customer protections as they […]
China Almond Growth Offers Conditional U.S. Export Opportunity
WASHINGTON, DC – China remains a major almond market, but California growers are capturing less […]
Reopened Mexican Cattle Trade Balances Supply Biosecurity Risks
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA’s phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports reflects a new balance between […]
Beef-On-Dairy Gains Now Carry Greater Long-Term Market Risks
NASHVILLE, TN – Beef-on-dairy calves are providing critical income for individual dairies, but the strategy […]
Denim Durability Creates New Challenge For Cotton Demand
LUBBOCK, TX – Denim’s lasting popularity no longer guarantees stronger cotton demand because many consumers […]
Farmland Values Rise Despite Growing Farm Financial Pressure
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. farmland values continued rising in 2026 even as weaker crop margins, […]
EPA Grants Partial Refinery Waivers Under New Approach
WASHINGTON, DC – EPA granted one full and two partial small-refinery exemptions while establishing a […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
Today’s guest is Bob Maurer. He is with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL and online […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 08/03/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Sugar Demand Holds Firm As Long-Term Risks Build
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. sugar demand remains firm, but wider use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications […]
Record Grain Movement Meets Rising Harvest Freight Costs
LUBBOCK, TX – Strong grain demand is moving record volumes, but rising rail, barge, and […]
USDA Herd Gain Fails To Confirm Beef Expansion
LUBBOCK, TX – USDA’s reported cattle increase does not yet confirm that the beef herd […]
California Dairy Methane Incentives Enter Uncertain New Era
NASHVILLE, TN – California dairy methane incentives remain active, but amended fuel rules are beginning […]
Vegetable Price Surge Widens Farm Retail Market Divide
WASHINGTON, DC – Fresh vegetable prices surged at the farm level in June, but grocery […]
Senate Farm Bill Markup Begins Race Against Deadline
WASHINGTON, DC -The Senate Agriculture Committee will begin rewriting and voting on its farm bill […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/31/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/30/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Korea Turns To U.S. Eggs Amid Production Shortfall
NASHVILLE, TN – South Korea plans to import about 210 million table eggs from the […]
Farm Deadlines Approach For Disaster And Safety-Net Assistance
LUBBOCK, TX – Several federal farm-program deadlines arrive in August, giving producers limited time to […]
H-2A Payroll Mistakes Can Cost Farm Employers Thousands
LUBBOCK, TX – H-2A payroll mistakes can create unnecessary taxes, incorrect wage reports, and costly […]
Georgia Meat Processors Gain Access To Interstate Markets
WASHINGTON, DC – Georgia’s state-inspected meat processors can now ship products nationwide under a new […]
Automation Drives Expansion Of North American Greenhouse Farming
LUBBOCK, TX – Automation is helping greenhouse growers expand production of crops once considered difficult […]
Record Ethanol Output Supports Corn Demand And Freight
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. ethanol production climbed to its second-highest level on record, strengthening corn […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Steve Bradley
Today’s guest is Steve Bradley. He is the President of Cox Farms and talks about […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 07/29/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Texas Custom Rates Climb As Machinery Costs Rise
LUBBOCK, TX – Texas producers are paying substantially more for custom fieldwork, adding another layer […]
Beef Cow Decline Delays Broad U.S. Herd Expansion
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. beef herd expansion remains limited despite exceptionally low cow slaughter and […]
Rail And Barge Grain Traffic Strengthens Into Summer
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. grain transportation remained active in mid-July as rail traffic, barge movements, […]
USDA Offers Funding To Fight Feral Swine Damage
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is offering $35 million in grants for partnerships targeting feral swine […]