Farmers and Ranchers Receiving More of Food Dollar
In 2019, restaurants and other eating places claimed 38.5 cents of the average U.S. food dollar, continuing a steady 10-year climb since 2009.
Agriculture Today 5/20
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Declines in Meat Consumption Highlight Challenge for Corn
One of the largest customers for U.S. corn is the livestock feeding industry, accounting for 40 percent of all purchases while the industry gobbles up more than 60 percent of domestic soybean production.
Some Public Policy Decisions Forego Science for Emotion
Sometimes we think we know the right thing to do based on assumptions, but the decision to pull whole milk from public schools a decade ago is “a perfect example of misguided public policy based on bad science”.
Agribusiness Report: Rep. G.T. Thompson
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 the ranking member of the House Ag Committee, Rep. G.T. Thompson.
Government Projects Banner Year for Net Farm Income
Last year proved to be an interesting year for many reasons, but according to the Economic Research Service, 2020 may be remembered for being the year agriculture broke out of the recession to the industry had suffered through for almost a decade.
Agriculture Today 5/19
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Included in Biden Administration’s 30×30 Conservation Plan
A report issued last week outlines details behind the Biden administration’s approach to conserving 30 percent of the nation’s land and water by the year 2030.
House Members Bring Constituent Concerns to Agriculture Leaders
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA) and Ranking Member G.T. Thompson (R-PA) hosted a Member Day hearing on Tuesday to hear from any member of Congress who wanted to speak.
Agribusiness Report: Darren Anderson
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 Darren Anderson, Vive Crop Protection CEO.
Agriculture Today 5/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agricultural Exports Responsible for $300 Billion to Economy
How important are exports for U.S. agriculture? According to the Economic Research Service, ag exports add $302 billion in economic output every year.
Top Trade Negotiator Provides Glimpse of Administration’s Focus
Turning the page on “erratic trade policy” appears to be the main goal for the Biden administration’s trade policy according to U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai.
Trade Groups Discuss Challenges in Marketing Finished Cattle
The meeting, hosted by the Livestock Marketing Association, found an open and candid discussion on packer concentration, capacity, and oversight.
Odds Favoring Lower Corn and Soybean Prices Ahead
Agricultural economists at the University of Illinois are trying to determine the potential for lower harvest time prices on corn and soybean futures contracts.
Agribusiness Report: Richard Gupton
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 Richard Gupton with the Agricultural Retailers Association.
Agriculture Today 5/17
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Concerned by Trucking Industry’s Severe Driver Shortage
For the trucking industry, too few drivers is not a problem that can easily be solved with automation or even higher pay.
Vilsack Confirms Stepped-Up Basis for Family Farms Safe
Despite concerns being raised by some commodity groups and agricultural reporters, President Biden’s tax plan, to pay for his infrastructure bill, will not eliminate the stepped-up basis for farms and ranches.
Farm Tractor Sales Strong While Combine Sales Stumble
New farm tractor unit sales continue double-digit growth rate in the United States, and inventories continue to fall after a strong month in April.
Agribusiness Report: Tom Vilsack
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 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Agriculture Today 5/14
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Mask Announcement Comes Ahead of Summer Ag Conventions
On Thursday, the CDC announced updated guidance regarding COVID-19 and the reopening of America.
USDA Reports Mixed Numbers On Weekly Export Sales
Net wheat sales were down noticeably from the previous week and down 61 percent from the prior 4-week average according to the latest Weekly Export Sales Report from USDA.
Agribusiness Report: Chase Adams
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 Chase Adams with the American Sheep Industry Association.
Agriculture Today 5/13
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
California and Iowa Largest Recipients of Ag Assistance
The California agricultural industry was the top beneficiary of the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic according to the latest from the Economic Research Service.
USDA Expecting Higher Average Prices for Most Commodities
USDA latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports expected higher prices for wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Agriculture Today 5/12
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Winter Wheat Production Up 10 Percent from 2020
USDA released their latest Crop Production Report for May, on Wednesday, and government economists expect a 10 percent year over year increase in winter wheat production this season.
Agribusiness Report: John Kavulich
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 John Kavulich with the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council.
Canada is Second Best Export Market Behind China
Despite COVID-19 challenges, Canada remained a leading destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2020, with high-value food and beverage exports reaching $17 billion.
Cattle Feeders Face Uncertainty as Corn Prices Rally
In just 90 days, July 2021 corn futures increased almost $2 per bushel bringing relief to row-crop producers struggling from low prices, but providing a new challenge for livestock feeders facing lower beef prices.
Financial Stress on Farms Easing With Economic Improvements
Economic and financial conditions in U.S. agriculture continued to strengthen in the first quarter alongside ongoing increases in the prices of major row crops.
Agriculture Today 5/11
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Kody Bessent
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 Kody Bessent with Plains Cotton Growers.
Global Economic Crisis Could Cost U.S. Agriculture $4 Billion
The United States is a major exporter of agricultural products, with about 20 percent of its farm output sold abroad, however, an economic crisis in foreign markets is threatening to reduce U.S. export sales.
GAO Says NRCS Needs Improvement in Wetland Determinations
The Government Accountability Office is making recommendations to USDA regarding their management of wetlands, especially in the prairie pothole region in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Agriculture Today 5/10
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Bob Maurer
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 Bob Maurer with Manduca Trading.
Agricultural Groups Offer Recommendations for USDA ‘Carbon Bank’
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance has worked over the past three months to develop specific recommendations for how USDA should approach a potential carbon bank.
Agribusiness Report: Dave Salmonsen
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 Dave Salmonsen with the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Agriculture Today 5/7
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Winter Weather Impact
Floyd and Hale County’s Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents are your hosts for a series of talks with experts for the 2021 Caprock Cattle Educational Series.
Agribusiness Report: Byron Dorgan
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 former North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan.
Majority of Producers Concerned About Tax Policy Changes
Possible changes in U.S. tax policy are on the minds of ag producers, according to Dr. Jim Mintert the Director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University.
Agriculture Today 5/6
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
U.S. Enjoying a Record-Trade Surplus With Mexico
U.S terms of trade with Mexico advanced 4.9 percent for the year ended in March 2021, the largest year-over-year increase since the index was first published in December 2017.
Agriculture Today 5/5
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report: Danielle Beck & Kaitlynn Glover
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 guests are Danielle Beck & Kaitlynn Glover with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.