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STATE COLLEGE, PA – Though parts of the country are dealing with ideal growing conditions, wheat growers in Kansas struggled with less than ideal weather for wheat. According to AccuWeather, … Read More
MILWAUKEE, WI – Overall unit sales of agricultural tractors and self-propelled combines in May 2020 rose in the U.S. according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers … Read More
KANSAS CITY, MO – Capacity utilization at meatpacking plants increased slightly since early May but remained constrained by modified operations according to a new report from the Kansas City Federal … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Kevin Ross is a farmer from Southwest Iowa and President of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and talks about where the ethanol industry is … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Variety research is alive and well Corn growers send letter to DC Ag News Grazing CRP Ethanol plants in 2020 http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200612.mp3
WASHINGTON, DC – The clock is ticking for farmers who have not yet enrolled in an important farm program authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill and administered through the USDA’s … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, USDA issued a Federal Register notice, clarifying a handful of provisions in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to farmers impacted … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – It appears as though negotiators from the United States and United Kingdom (UK) are stepping on the accelerator towards a new trade agreement. Politico is reporting that … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – The new marketing year is now underway for wheat and according to USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report, the new year begins with 270,400 metric tons sold primarily … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Allison Crittenden with the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, DC talks about the latest developments dealing with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals move … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Ethanol under pressure Nutrition in cattle Dicamba debacle Trump in Iowa promoting ethanol, one year later ethanol indsutry facing new challenges http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200611.mp3
ACCOKEEK, MD – One group that got its start back in the farm crisis of the 1970s, is weighing in on today’s challenges with some policy thoughts of their own. … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Nervous consumers hit the grocery stores hard during the first few weeks of the coronavirus outbreak and economic shutdown. That “run” on the grocery stores also had … Read More
MILWAUKEE, WI – Producers, and economists might wonder whether the general farm economy could have improved this year, but thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ll never know. Back in February, … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report Thursday with very few surprises for market analysts. New crop wheat supplies were increased based … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Brian Healy is with the U.S. Grains Council in Washington, DC and talks about the work of the Council in growing export demand for ethanol, … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Ethanol sees E15 growth Tips for effective tank cleanup WHIP+ signup underway Optimizing grazing plans A very stressful time in agriculture http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200610.mp3
ARLINGTON, VA – Higher milk prices and effective federal policies are dramatically turning around dairy-farmer fortunes and presenting opportunities to build on positive lessons learned. That’s the assessment of James … Read More
DENVER, CO – While China/Hong Kong continued to be the pacesetter for U.S. pork export growth, April exports also increased significantly to Japan, Vietnam, and Chile. Pork export volume increased … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – In these unprecedented times, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is announcing changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle, and swine. … Read More
CHESTERFIELD, MO – As the nation continues to reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown of the global economy, researchers are warning of more economic fallout for the corn industry. … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Steve Verett with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, TX talks about the decision by an Appeals Court to remove the registration for three dicamba … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Looking forward with agriculture Double-cropping soybeans EPA reacts to dicamba debacle Dealing with pinkeye in cattle Exploring new corn uses http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200609.mp3
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco vacated the registration of three products containing the active ingredient dicamba. The decision, effective immediately, made … Read More
DENVER, CO – Though the beef export market for U.S. producers was softer in April, exports achieved outstanding growth in Japan. Thanks in part to reduced tariffs under a U.S.-Japan … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – With all the talk about trade with China and the benefits to agriculture, one might miss a new arrangement set to benefit organic producers. Just last week, … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, President Donald Trump signed the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 into law. With that, comes a few notable changes for the … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Sara McKay is Director of Market Development with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and talks about her work in finding new uses for corn … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Cotton & soybean farmers losing a tool Cattle market comments CFAP, economies, and trade Purdue’s Vulnerability Index Dicamba debacle http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200608.mp3
WASHINGTON, DC – Export sales for the past week improved for corn and beef, but were lower for all other major categories. According to USDA’s Foreign Ag Service (FAS), Japan … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Ethan Lane is Vice President of Legislative Affairs with the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) in Washington, DC and talks about the Coronavirus Food Assistance … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Dicamba registration removed Indonesia open for U.s. ethanol Trump and Kudlow on economy Tick-borne cattle diseases Larry Kudlow is White House Economic Advisor http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200605.mp3
WASHINGTON, DC – Significantly larger pork sales to China boosted U.S. pork exports during first-quarter 2020 to a record-high volume of over 2 billion pounds. Sales to China (including Hong … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – As society continues the debate on protecting the environment, a bipartisan group of Senators has introduced the Growing Climate Solutions Act. The legislation is aimed at allowing … Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On Wednesday, cotton and soybean growers were dealt a tremendous blow as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the registration of three dicamba herbicides. With … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. Jayson Lusk is Head of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and talks about his background, leading him to Purdue, some of the research at … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news Minnesota pork producer’s story Dr. Roger Marshall is a member of House Ag Committee More ag news Cattle market concerns Ag news http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200604.mp3
DENVER, CO – With its domestic pork production heavily impacted by African swine fever (ASF), Vietnam has announced reductions to its most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff rates for imported pork. Effective July … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. ethanol exports were 99.4 million gallons (mg) in April, a 29 percent decline from March. Notably, lighter sales to, Brazil (down 36 percent) and Canada (down … Read More
KANSAS CITY, MO – While many Americans fired up their grills this Memorial Day weekend, some may have found limits on meat purchases, near-empty meat cases, or no fresh meat … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: David Widmar is an economist with Agricultural Economic Insights (AEI.ag) and talks about some challenges that are facing the agriculture industry, from an ecconomic perspective … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news USDA relief for livestock Research efforts for ag Dietary guidelines are pending Livestock markets U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200603.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Mary Jane Buerkle is with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, TX and talks about the current crop situation (including planting progress) and some upcoming … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST Top ag news China, Brazil and basis Storing hay Ag Economy Barometer released Farm profitability Fine-tuning your herd http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200602.mp3
WASHINGTON, DC – While the U.S. ethanol industry continues to struggle with low prices and poor demand due to the ongoing coronavirus shutdown, the future for renewable diesel looks challenging. … Read More
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Fortunately, it appears the worst of the COVID-related disruptions to meat and livestock markets may be over. That’s according to Dr. Jayson Lusk, Head of Agricultural … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – At the start of the coronavirus lockdown in the U.S., a run on the meat counter left grocery store shelves bare and the cattle industry maimed. As … Read More
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Farmers sentiment improved modestly in May but remained nearly 40 percent below its peak just 90 days ago. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Rep. Roger Marshall, MD (KS-01) is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and talks about challenges for cattle producers and rural communities http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20200601ABR.mp3
