More Professional Women Truck Drivers Than Ever Before
An interesting trend that emerged from the pandemic: the rise in the number of women who drive trucks.
RMA Announces Changes to Industrial Hemp Insurance Policies
Hemp producers across the country have insured more than 12-thousand acres this year under 59 policies to protect almost $11 million in liabilities.
Will Record-High Fertilizer Costs Affect 2022 Crop Acreage?
What is the one factor that may cause a shift in cropping decisions across the United States in 2022? According to CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, it could be fertilizer prices.
Agriculture Today 12/02
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Dahlen Hancock
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 producer Dahlen Hancock.
Agriculture Today 12/01
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
John Deere Cashing in on Record Annual Profits
Despite a worker walkout that lasted more than a month, Deere and Company posted record annual income of nearly $6 billion.
Agriculture Today 11/30
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
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.
Extended Days of Lower Prices Prompts Herd Contraction
Responding to persistently low milk prices, data from USDA and the National Milk Producers Federation shows a downward trend in milk and milk solids production.
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 American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne.
Agriculture Today 11/29
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farm Workers Making More Money Compared to 2020
Farm labor participation is higher this year than last, according to a report released last week by USDA.
Despite Looming Challenges, Rural Banking Index Remains Strong
For the 12th straight month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index remained above growth neutral, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and energy.
Federal Deficit is Huge, But Lower Than 2020
While some may continue to argue about how the United States reached this point, the Congressional Budget Office explains that the budget deficit is about $360 billion less than the deficit at the end of 2020.
Agriculture Today 11/26
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Corn and Sorghum Exports Eclipse Marketing Year Highs
Corn sales hit a new marketing year high last week, while sorghum exports set a new high for 2021 according to the Foreign Agriculture Service, based on USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report
Agribusiness Report: Ed Elfmann
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 Ed Elfmann with the American Bankers Association.
Agriculture Today 11/24
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Demand for Farm Loans Down as Profitability Increases
According to the 2021 Agricultural Lenders Survey results recently released by the American Bankers Association and Farmer Mac, farm profitability is improving.
Agribusiness Report: Sen. John Cornyn
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 Sen. John Cornyn of Texas.
EPA Returning to 1986 Definition for Clean Water
The Biden Administration has decided to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule with a return to the 1986 definition of Waters of the United States.
Administration Asking Courts to Reinstate Business Vaccine Mandate
Last week, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was selected to hear all complaints filed regarding the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Blame the Bird for More Expensive Thanksgiving Meal
According to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation basket survey, holiday meals this season will be more expensive. Specifically for Thanksgiving, the traditional meal – centered around turkey – will average almost $47.
Agriculture Today 11/23
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Kent Bacus
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 Kent Bacus with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Tighter Cattle Inventories May Drive Beef Prices Higher
While cow slaughter numbers have been growing in 2021, the global demand for beef continues to grow.
Agriculture Today 11/22
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Tim Lust
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 National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust.
USDA Reporting Fewer Number of Cattle on Feed
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.9 million head on November 1, 2021. The inventory was slightly below the same time in 2020.
Agribusiness Report: Sen. Cory Booker
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 Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
House Passes Nearly $2 Trillion Build Back Better Initiative
The House of Representatives passed President Biden’s Build Back Better bill on Friday by a vote of 220-213.
Agriculture Today 11/19
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 11/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
New USDA Rule Allows for Increased Line Speeds
USDA recently rolled out a proposal to let certain plants run at higher line speeds and explicitly allows nine plants that adopted the 2019 NSIS plan may now apply for a one-year trial program using increased line speeds.
Agribusiness Report: Sen. John Hoeven
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 Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota.
WTO Member Nations Prepare for More Agriculture Talks
Another major global meeting is approaching. For those in agriculture, the World Trade Organization’s 12th Ministerial conference is the stage where negotiations are at “a critical juncture,” says the Chair of the Committee on Agriculture in Special Session, Ambassador Gloria Abraham Peralta.
Nutrien Fined by EPA for Illegal Dicamba Applications
Failing to follow labeling requirements on dicamba products has led the Environmental Protection Agency to fine Colorado-based Nutrien Ag Solutions more than $660,000.
Agribusiness Report: Sen. Deb Fischer
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 Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska.
Agriculture Today 11/17
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Will Infrastructure Bill Improve Agriculture and Rural America?
Debate continues in the country whether the recently-passed $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill will truly benefit traditional infrastructure.
Cuba Joins China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative
With Cuba officially joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative Energy project, the communist island nation that sits just 90 miles from Florida emphasizes the initiative’s relevance to overcome global challenges collectively.
Agribusiness Report: Rep. Kurt Schrader
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 Representative Kurt Schrader of Oregon.
Agriculture Today 11/16
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farmers Frustrated by EPA Assumptions of Glyphosate Use
Farmers and ranchers are expressing their concern with the EPA for failing to follow “the best available science and data” regarding the government’s decisions relating to the Endangered Species Act
Bipartisan Cattle Market Discovery and Transparency Bill Introduced
Continued concern and frustration with the lack of transparency within the cattle market by producers have led a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Agriculture Today 11/15
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Julie Lerner
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 PanXchange CEO Julie Lerner.
Trucking Association Files Lawsuit Against Mandatory Vaccine Mandate
Though it appears truckers will be exempt from the government’s new vaccine mandate, the American Truckers Association isn’t taking any chances.
Cuban Trade Expanding, But Few Utilizing “Free Money”
While exports of most U.S. agricultural commodities to other countries have been soaring in 2021, one nation stands out in their demand for ag and food products – especially for chicken, soybeans, and corn chips.