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AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – (FarmDoc) Hubbs on corn – (AgNewsWire) Report from National Biodiesel Conference – Spotlight on the Angus breed – Scours in newborn … Read More

The Power of Renewable Energy Remains Strong

(LUTHERVILLE, MD) After years of debate over its validity, much less its viability, renewable energy has grown. While renewable energy has been the fastest growing domestic energy sector over the … Read More

Farm Debt Expected to Hit Record High Levels

(WASHINGTON, DC) USDA’s 2018 Farm Sector Income Forecast projected farm sector debt at a record-high $409.5 billion, up 4.2 percent, or $16.4 billion, from 2017 levels. Real estate debt in … Read More

Purdue Economists Suggest Multi-Billion Losses From Tariffs

(WASHINGTON, DC) UPI reports that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum will cost the nation nearly $2 billion in agricultural exports annually even if a new trade deal with Mexico … Read More

Agribusiness Report Podcast: John Duff

January 23, 2019

AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: John Duff is Strategic Business Director for the National Sorghum Producers (NSP) in Lubbock, TX and talks about challenges and opportunties in 2019 http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190123ABR.mp3

Agriculture Today Podcast 01/23/2019

January 23, 2019

AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – (AgNewsWire) Soil Health Summit report – Ag news – Agribusiness attacks climate change issue – (AgNewsWire) Soil Health Summit report – … Read More

Agribusiness Report Podcast: Mary Jane Buerkle

AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Mary Jane Buerkle is Director of Communications and Public Affairs with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20190122ABR.mp3

Agriculture Today Podcast 01/22/2019

AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST – Top ag news summary – stage 2 calving duration – ARC/PLC decision tool – economic slowdown predicted – planter seed control – (AgNewsWire) 2019 Soil Health … Read More

Demand For Ag Loans in Southwest Declining, Again

(DALLAS, TX) The Dallas Fed conducts the quarterly Agricultural Survey to obtain a timely assessment of agricultural credit conditions in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. Bankers responding to the fourth-quarter … Read More

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

January 17, 2019

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

January 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

January 17, 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