Agriculture Today 12/24
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/23
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 12/23
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/22
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 12/22
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Drought Conditions Continue to Deepen, No Relief Expected
The latest drought map for conditions as of December 15 shows improvement in the northern Panhandle and East Texas and degradation in Central and South Texas.
Congress Passes Economic Relief Package, Agriculture Weighs In
Agricultural groups are reacting to the passage of an economic relief package by Congress this week.
Agriculture Today 12/21
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/21
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
More Details Released Regarding Pandemic Assistance to Agriculture
As Congress agrees to fund the government through next year and also provides just under $1 trillion in pandemic relief, the agriculture industry has been sorting through the details of an additional $13 billion expected to flow through USDA in the coming months.
Pandemic Relief Bill Riding on Government Funding Coattails
Americans and agricultural producers may be receiving a Christmas gift from the Federal government this week, based on the agreement by the legislative and executive branches to a COVID relief deal.
Bloomberg Says Brazil and China Close to FTA
As the United States is working to fill administration positions in anticipation of a Presidential transition in January, Brazil has been on the phone with China working on a massive free trade agreement.
OMB Releases Funding for WHIP+, Checks Arriving Soon
After touting a new program approved by Congress to help farmers and ranchers dealing with excessive moisture and drought, the Farm Service Agency has been sitting in neutral without any funds to provide for those approved for losses in the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus.
USDA Cattle Numbers Show Small Increase in Feeding
USDA’s final Cattle on Feed Report for 2020, released Friday, lacked much drama as all the projections of the domestic cow herd fell in line with analyst projections.
Agribusiness Report 12/18
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 12/18
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Biden Transition Team Continues Push to Fill Positions
WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden Transistion team continues to fill positions for the next administration and the latest nominee is Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) to become the next Secretary of the Interior.
China Continues Agressive Purchases of U.S. Agricultural Commodities
USDA released their latest Weekly Export Sales Report on Thursday morning, providing the markets a better idea of current trade trends. China continues to be a major buyer of wheat, corn, sorghum, soybeans, cotton and pork.
Biden’s Potential Climate Tariffs Might Require Congressional Approval
What will trade policy look like beginning in 2021? According to Russell Hillberry, Purdue University Professor of Agricultural Economics, the question is not all that easy to answer.
Agribusiness Report 12/17
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 12/17
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Despite Recent Snow, State Slipping Deeper Into Drought
The latest drought map for conditions as of December 15 shows areas of both improvement and degradation from last week, but the area of Texas impacted by drought changed less than 1 percentage point.
Agribusiness Report 12/16
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 12/16
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/15
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 12/15
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
$6 Billion in Trade, At Risk, With China
As the President-elect Joe Biden begins the process of setting up a cabinet, there are questions in agriculture relating to ongoing trade and tensions with China and how this could affect farmers and ranchers in the United States.
Caprock Cattle Educational Series: Drought Risk Management
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.
Former USDA Economist Returning as Chief Economist Resigns
While members of the Electoral College were securing the presidency for Joe Biden Monday, the President-Elect’s transition team was busy at work filling key positions within the administration that takes office on January 20
Agricultural Lenders Concerned About Farm Profitability in 2021
The American Bankers Association recently released the results of their Ag Lender Survey where lenders are expressing concern regarding compression in farm profitability this year and reduced expectations for profitability.
Agribusiness Report 12/14
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 12/14
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Farm Equipment Sales Increasing Quicker Than General Economy
Even though a good portion of the economy struggled in November, farm equipment sales continued to grow, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Livestock Feeders Facing Higher Costs in New Year
The U.S. animal protein sector is expected to face a 12 percent increase in feed costs in 2021, which will mark the highest year-over-year inflation since 2011.
Tai to Be Nominated as Biden’s Trade Ambassador
President-Elect Joe Biden has selected Katherine Tai as his nominee to head the U.S. Trade Representative’s office.
More Foreign Sales of U.S. Cotton, Soybeans, Wheat
According to the Foreign Ag Service, U.S. wheat sales were up 38 percent from the previous week (616,500 metric tons) on purchase from Mexico, Japan, and Thailand.
Soybean and Cotton Prices Moving Higher on Exports
The outlook for U.S. wheat this month is for slightly smaller supplies, unchanged domestic use, higher exports, and lower ending stocks.
Cotton Production Down 7 Percent from November Forecast
All cotton production is forecast at 15.9 million bales, down 7 percent from the previous forecast and down 20 percent from 2019.
Agriculture Today 12/11
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/11
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 12/10
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/10
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Biden Selects Vilsack As Next Agriculture Secretary Nominee
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, who turns 70 on Sunday, appears to be in line to be both the 30th and 32nd Secretary of Agriculture.
Despite Record Exports to China, Beef Exports Lower
U.S. beef muscle cut exports were higher in October, though lower variety meat volumes pushed total beef exports slightly below last year.
USDA Announces Prevented Planting Changes Beginning Next Year
The Risk Management Agency has announced improvements to prevented planting coverage and to the beginning and veteran farmer and rancher program.
U.S. Agriculture Focusing on Future of Chinese Relations
As a new administration prepares to hit the ground running in around 40 days, there are many questions regarding future U.S. relations with China.
Agriculture Today 12/09
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agriculture Today 12/08
Your daily look at what’s impacting agriculture around the globe.
Agribusiness Report 12/08
The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture.
Brazilian Cotton Growers Expected to Reduce 2021 Acreage
The Foreign Agriculture Service is reporting Brazilian cotton planting at 3.7 million acres, with the production of just over 12 million bale.