Bipartisan Legislation Filed to Permanently Repeal “Death Tax”
When the focus of Congress turns to dealing with the national debt, one target will be the Estate Tax.
Agriculture Today 3/10
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Agribusiness Report: Rep. Rick Crawford
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Congress Includes Agriculture Relief in $1.9 Trillion Bill
After passing closely on a partisan basis in both chambers of Congress, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is set to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Court Decrees NWPA, WOTUS Replacement Rule, Effective Nationwide
Last week a federal appeals court reversed the lower court decision to freeze the rule despite an effort by the Biden administration to halt the appeal.
U.S. Red Meat Exports Struggle to Find Traction
U.S. beef and pork exports opened 2021 below the large volumes posted a year ago, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Agribusiness Report: Zachary Maxwell
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Agriculture Today 3/9
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Latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report Neutral
According to USDA’s latest WASDE Report, white wheat exports are raised on continued strong sales and shipments to China and South Korea.
Administration Releases Trade Policies and Priorities for 2021
Where will the Administration go with its trade agenda over the next four years?
Spring Crop Insurance Prices Favor Soybeans Over Corn
New spring crop insurance prices for corn, cotton, and soybeans are at the highest levels in at least eight years, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
House and Senate Ag Committees’ Schedule Hearings Thursday
The two committees with jurisdiction over agriculture in Congress will both hold hearings on Thursday of this week.
Agriculture Today 3/8
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Agribusiness Report: Rep. Cheri Bustos
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Brazil and European Union Poised to Expand Exports
While the volume of agricultural exports is projected to expand over the next ten years, U.S. exports of major crop and livestock commodities are also expected to face stiff competition from Brazil and the European Union.
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Overhaul Agriculture’s H-2A Program
A bipartisan group of Representatives have crafted legislation to reform and overhaul the agricultural guestworker program.
Agribusiness Report 3/5: Kaitlynn Glover
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USDA Extending Deadline for Quality Loss Adjustment Program
USDA is extending the deadline for producers interested in applying for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program to April 9.
Agribusiness Report 3/4: Tom Vilsack
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Agriculture Today 3/4
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Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Global Exports
Floyd and Hale County’s Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents are your hosts for a series of talks with experts for the 2020 Caprock Cattle Educational Series.
Agriculture Today 3/3
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Agribusiness Report 3/3: Jennifer Crumpler
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West Coast Ports Breaking Under Weight of Activity
As the U.S. economy begins to thaw from a frigid year-long global shutdown due to COVID-19, one sign of optimism is pointing to another sign of frustration.
Agribusiness Report 3/2: Shawn Wade
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Decline in Gasoline Demand Spills Over to Ethanol
The Energy Information Administration is confirming ethanol production and consumption in 2020 fell to their lowest levels in more than seven years
Agribusiness Report 3/1: Bob Maurer
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Agriculture Today 3/1
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Supply Chain, Fake Meat Top 2021 NCBA Priorities
Members of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association have set their priorities for 2021, and it’s no surprise that strengthening the beef supply chain is near the top of the list.
Agribusiness Report 2/26: Rep. G.T. Thompson
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Agriculture Today 2/26
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House Ag Committee Hearing Focused on Climate Change
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall told lawmakers on Thursday that farmers are part of the solution to climate change.
Falling Value of Dollar Helps Most Export Categories
The value of the U.S. dollar weakened substantially since last March and is expected to experience modest deflation in 2021.
Corn and Wheat Export Sales Hit Marketing-Year Lows
The Foreign Agricultural Service release their latest look at U.S. commodity exports on Thursday, for the week ending February 18.
Agriculture Today 2/25
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Three Decades Later, CCC Borrowing at 56% Loss
New legislation would give a much-needed boost to the Commodity Credit Corporation’s annual borrowing limit.
Agribusiness Report 2/25: Tim Lust
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Drought Remains the Most “God-Awful Positive Feedback Mechanism”
The days of not knowing when drought is coming are over.
South Texas Citrus Losses Set Foundation For Disaster
At least $300 million; that’s an initial estimate of citrus crop losses in South Texas following a historic arctic blast last week.
Biofuel RIN Credits Reach Highest Values Since 2013
As the debate continues over the Renewable Fuels Standard and the Small Refinery Exemptions issued in 2016, some of the focus will turn to corresponding renewable identification number credits
Agriculture Today 2/24
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Economist Concerned Regarding Growing Levels of Agricultural Debt
The importance a farmer puts on monitoring their debt level continues to be increasingly important in this period of lower margins.
Agribusiness Report 2/24: Dr. David Anderson
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Changes Announced Relating to Mexico’s Cattle Export Program
USDA Veterinary Services recently announced changes to the bovine tuberculosis testing requirements for certain imported cattle from Mexico, which went into effect last Monday.
USDA Investigators Outline Details of Suspicious Seed Deliveries
In today’s current news cycle, some stories and issues fall off the radar without any follow-up. One of those might have been the issue of American’s unsolicited receiving seeds in the mail from China.
AFBF President and Popular Meteorologist Addressing Climate Change
The House Agriculture Committee will be one of the first in Congress to tee up President Biden’s commitment to addressing Climate Change with a dedicated hearing on Thursday.
Vilsack Returns to Lead USDA While Making History
For the first time in the history of the United States, a former Secretary of Agriculture will be returning to the Whitten Building as the leader of USDA.
Agriculture Today 2/23
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