Missing Form May Delay Farm Payments from FSA
For any producer who has experienced a delay in receiving farm program payouts, it may be due to a missing form.
Unique Circumstances Delay Confirmation Hearing of Agriculture Secretary
Though President Biden has already selected his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, Senate approval may take some time.
Agriculture Today 1/27
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 1/26
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 1/26
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agribusiness Report 1/25
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 1/25
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 1/22
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 1/22
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Good Week for Exports Sales Reported by USDA
USDA released their latest Weekly Export Sales Report on Friday, a day later than normal due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday.
Monthly Cattle on Feed Report Falls Within Expectations
Traders walked away from Friday afternoon’s monthly Cattle on Feed Report from USDA unfazed by the latest numbers.
Border Patrol Seizing Chinese-origin Cotton and Tomato Products
Last week, the U.S. government announced it would seize all cotton products and tomato products produced in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Biofuel Plants Convert Grain to Ethanol More Efficiently
Over the past ten years, ethanol producers have become increasingly more efficient in converting grain to ethanol.
Ag Lender Concerns Last Year, Still Top List
As the farm economy continues to work through a prolonged downturn amid a global economic slowdown, agricultural lenders remain concerned with the same factors for themselves and their borrowers as they did last year.
USDA Deregulates Cotton Variety Resistant to Lygus Bugs
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announcing the deregulation of a cotton variety that uses genetic engineering for resistance to certain insects, primarily tarnished plant bugs.
Agribusiness Report 1/21
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 1/21
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New Year and New Administration Contributes to Optimism
According to a CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division Quarterly Update, 2021 has quickly altered the political and market landscape and optimism, particularly about the second half of the year, is rising.
Ag Lending Update: Fewer New Loans to Farmers
A historically low number of new loans contributed to an increase in average loan size and drove a slight decrease in the overall volume of non-real estate loans at commercial banks in the fourth quarter.
USDA Announces Final Rule Regulating Commercial Hemp Production
The final rule incorporates modifications to regulations established in October 2019 and is based on public comments and lessons learned during the 2020 growing season.
EPA Issues Proposed Rules Increasing E15 Availability Nationwide
The agency proposed changes to fuel dispenser labeling requirements for the gasoline-ethanol blend earlier in the month
Agribusiness Report 1/20
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Agriculture Today 1/20
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Genetically-Engineered Seed Planted on Majority of Cotton Acres
Many of the major crops grown in the United States are genetically-engineered or modified and are either herbicide-tolerant, insect-resistant or stacked with both traits.
Farm Suppliers and Cooperatives Looking for Favorable Year
A recent CoBank 2021 outlook report examines key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S. this year.
IRS Announces Delay in Beginning of Tax-Filing Season
Tax season will begin on February 12 and will allow the IRS time to complete testing of internal systems following tax law changes that provided a second round of Economic Impact Payments and other benefits.
American Farm Bureau Sets Policy Priorities for 2021
The nation’s largest farm and ranch organization capped off its recent annual meeting by adopting policies that will guide the organization through 2021.
Agribusiness Report 1/19
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Agriculture Today 1/19
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Growing Interest for Hemp Fueling Demand for Education
What is the newest old crop today? According to USDA, it’s hemp.
New USDA Tools Used for Meeting Innovation Challenges
USDA has released its U.S. Agriculture Innovation Strategy Directional Vision for Research summary and dashboard that will help to guide future research decisions within USDA.
Smaller Farmers and Ranchers Find New PPP Opportunities
The Paycheck Protection Program, authorized originally in the 2020 CARES Act, was reauthorized recently to re-appropriate the unused funds from the first round.
Ag CEO Council Meets With Biden’s Trade Nominee
Leaders of major agricultural and commodity groups recently met with the Biden Administration’s nominee for trade ambassador, Katherine Tai.
Specialty Crop Industry Facing Uphill Battle This Winter
The CoBank 2021 outlook report examines key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S. this year.
Agriculture Today 1/18
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Chinese Beef Production Slipping, Pork Production is Rising
Global beef production for 2021 is fractionally lower at 61.2 million tons primarily due to declines in China and the United States.
USDA Announces Changes and Revisions to CFAP Program
The new round of CFAP, announced Friday, will expand eligibility for some producers and commodities.
Agribusiness Report 1/18
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Corn, Sorghum, Soybean and Cotton Export Sales Rebound
Last week was an active one for export sellers as all major commodities, except wheat, experienced an uptick from foreign buyers.
Agriculture Today 1/15
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Agribusiness Report 1/15
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2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme: “Building On Innovation”
USDA is rolling out details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, to be held virtually in mid-February.
USDA Investing $12 Million for Feral Swine Control
USDA is investing $11.65 million in 14 projects to help agricultural producers and private landowners trap and control feral swine as part of the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.
Agribusiness Report 1/14
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Feedlots Could Find Path to Profitability in 2021
COVID-19 and fluctuating fed cattle and feed prices resulted in another challenging year for cattle finishers. But current breakeven and fed cattle price projections suggest that net returns may close in on breakeven prices by July.
China Looks to Rebound, Increasing Demand for Meat
Driven by higher estimates for pork, total meat import forecasts for China in both 2020 and 2021 have been revised higher.
Agriculture Today 1/14
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Despite Crazy Year, Farm Machinery Sales Experience Growth
While the majority of the American economy was struggling through a year marked by mandatory business closures due to COVID-19, 2020 appears to have been good for farm equipment manufacturers.
Recent Rain and Snowfall Help to Lessen Drought
The latest drought map for conditions as of January 5 shows the largest one-week improvement since 2018.
Agribusiness Report 1/13
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.