January Cattle on Feed & Cold Storage Estimates
(CHICAGO, IL) Since the government remains shut down, many reports the industry rely on and use are not available. One such report is the Monthly Cattle on Feed Report from … Read More
Chinese Economy Feeling the Pain of Trade Tariffs
(BEIJING, CHINA) After posting economic growth rates of at least seven percent since 1990, China’s fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) grew at the slowest pace – registering six percent year-on-year. … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Michael Nepvoux
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Michael Nepvoux is an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and spoke recently at their 100th Annual Convention in New Orleans http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190121ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/21/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – grain marketing – lower incomes expected in 2019 – ag news – adopting precision ag – breaking down the economy http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190121.mp3
Base Acres and Yield Updating Under New Farm Bill
(WASHINGTON, DC) The new farm bill makes several changes to Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) that will improve risk management support. ARC makes program payments on … Read More
McDonald’s Digging Into Healthier Soils
(ST. LOUIS, MO) The Soil Health Partnership’s recent Soil Health Summit 2019 was the largest ever. With 360 registered farmers, educators and environmentalists investing two days to talk about soil … Read More
Optimism Growing for Resolution in Chinese Trade Standoff
(WASHINGTON, DC) President Donald Trump told reporters that progress has been made toward a trade deal with China. On the news, U.S. markets rallied Friday as the Dow gained 336 … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Dr. John Newton
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. John Newton is Chief Economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, DC but spoke recently at the group’s 100th Annual Convention in … Read More
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/18/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – trade issues for agriculture – (AgNewsWire) McDonald’s meets farmers in the field – Waters of the United States (WOTUS) gets a … Read More
Would Domestic Recession Affect U.S. Agriculture?
(GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO) A domestic recession in the United States could impact American agriculture, but academics, economists and policymakers are split on the effects it might have. According to Thomas … Read More
Strong End of Year for U.S. Equipment Sales
(MILWAUKEE, WI) Equipment manufacturers are basking in the glow of good industry growth in agricultural machine sales. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) all categories recorded year-to-date growth … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Dave Salmonsen
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dave Salmonsen is Senior Director for Congressional Relations with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) on trade issues in 2019 http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190117ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/17/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – cattle market influences – writing the 2018 Farm Bill: an insiders perspective – Senate nomination hearing for EPA: Sen. Bernie Sanders … Read More
American Farm Bureau Sets Policy Goals for 2019
(NEW ORLEANS, LA) Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 100th Annual Convention this week adopted policies to guide the organization’s work during its centennial year … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Zippy Duvall
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Zippy Duvall is President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and has reaction following the 100th Annual Convention of AFBF in New Orleans, LA … Read More
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/16/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – Vietnam tariff rate reductions – hemp is now covered under 2018 Farm Bill – (AgNewsWire) Soil Health Summit report – 2018 … Read More
Farm Bill Options: Choosing ARC or PLC
(WASHINGTON, DC) The recently expired 2014 farm bill provided a one-time opportunity for growers to elect either Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) on a commodity-by-commodity basis. … Read More
Farm Service Agency Offices Reopening for Three Days
(WASHINGTON, DC) Despite an ongoing government shutdown, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily to perform certain limited services for farmers … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Steve Verett
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Steve Verett is Executive Vice President for Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock and talks about the 2018 cotton crop, the prospects for 2019 and … Read More
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/15/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – trade in 2019 – sorghum mold – President Trump addresses 100th Annual Meeting of American Farm Bureau Federation – tell your … Read More
2018 Farm Bill Improves Agriculture Risk Coverage Program
(WASHINGTON, DC) There were a number of subtle changes to the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) program in the new 2018 Farm Bill. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Janice Person
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Janice Person is Engagement Director for Bayer CropScience and talks about “telling your story” http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190114ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/14/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – Sen. Jerry Moran (KS-R) on the government shutdown – calving difficulties – American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) celebrates 100 years – … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Rick Kellison
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Rick Kellison is project director for the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation (TAWC) at Texas Tech in Lubbock http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190111ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/11/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190111.mp3
American Farm Bureau’s 100th Convention Begins
(NEW ORLEANS, LA) Farm and ranch families from across the country are gathering this weekend in The Big Easy for the 100th annual American Farm Bureau Convention and IdeAg Trade … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Dr. Jim Bordovsky
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. Jim Bordovsky with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Research on irrigation issues http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190110ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/10/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190110.mp3
China Agrees to More Access for U.S. Commodities
(BEIJING, CHINA) Trade talks between the United States and China concluded Wednesday with a pledge by the Chinese to buy a substantial amount of agricultural, energy, and manufactured goods and … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Dr. John Robinson
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Dr. John Robinson is Texas A&M AgriLife Extension cotton marketing economist in College Station http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190109ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/09/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190109.mp3
Beltwide Cotton Conference Kicks Off in New Orleans
(NEW ORLEANS, LA) Cotton consultants, researchers, and industry representatives are gathering this week for the 64th Annual Beltwide Cotton Conference. The event is sponsored by the National Cotton Council and … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Shawn Wade
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Shawn Wade is Director of Policy Analysis and Research with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190108ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/08/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190108.mp3
Producer Sentiment Declines in December
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) There was a modest drop in agricultural producer sentiment in December as farmers’ perception of both current and future economic conditions weakened according to results from the … Read More
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/07/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190107.mp3
Daily AgriLife Report: Marcel Fischbacher
DAILY AGRILIFE REPORT with Marcel Fischbacher http://www.paramountbroadcasting.com/audio/AgriLife/20190107.mp3
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Bruce Atherley
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Bruce Atherley is Executive Director of Cotton Council International (CCI) in Washington, DC http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190104ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/04/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190104.mp3
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Wade Cowan
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Wade Cowan is a producer from Brownfield, Texas and past Chairman of the American Soybean Association (ASA) http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190103ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/03/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190103.mp3
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Bobby McKnight
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Bobby McKnight is President of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190102ABR.mp3
Agriculture Today Podcast 01/02/2019
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190102.mp3
Border Fence Construction Begins in South Texas
(ZAPATA, TX) As the standoff over a border wall with Mexico continues between President Trump and Congress, another border fence is set for construction. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection … Read More
USDA Advises of Branding Requirements for Imported Cattle
(WASHINGTON, DC) USDA announced a branding revision this week for cattle imported from Mexico. The change will simplify the branding process while continuing to ensure Mexican cattle are easily identifiable … Read More
2018 Farm Bill Signed Into Law
(WASHINGTON, DC) Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue celebrated his birthday Thursday as the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law. Perdue, who turned 72, joined members of Congress and ag industry … Read More
Daily AgriLife Report: Cristen Brooks & Caitlyn Jackson
DAILY AGRILIFE REPORT with Cristen Brooks & Caitlyn Jackson http://www.paramountbroadcasting.com/audio/AgriLife/20181220.mp3
Holiday Baking Essentials Cost Consumers Less This Year
(WASHINGTON, DC) Though the average annual price of wheat has increased in 2018, the cost of holiday baking essentials this year has decreased. According to the Economic Research Service (ERS), … Read More
Scientists Confirm Your Food is Safe From Chemicals
(WASHINGTON, DC) How safe is your food from pesticide poisoning? According to USDA’s latest study, it’s almost 100 percent free of chemical residues. The recently published 2017 Pesticide Data Program … Read More
USDA Addresses States’ Abuse in Nutrition Programs
(WASHINGTON, DC) Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced on Thursday morning a proposed rule intended to remove abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, the majority of states and … Read More