AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Barry Evans
Today’s guest is Barry Evans a producer from Swisher County, Texas, and a board member of the Southwest Council of Agribusiness (SWCA) http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230606ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 06/06/2023
Today’s episode looks at hog markets, farm labor, growing sorghum, the Ag Economy Barometer, and the demand for meat http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230606.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Kevin Brinkley
Today’s guest is Kevin Brinkley, the CEO of Plains Cotton Cooperative Association (PCCA) http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230605ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 06/05/2023
Today’s episode looks at farm labor, the latest on the Waters of the U.S., the debt ceiling, and conservation http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230605.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Dr. Bart Fischer
Today’s guest is Dr. Bart Fischer, co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, and the former Chief Economist with the House … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Lori Stevermer
Today’s guest is Lori Stevermer, a Minnesota hog producer and President-Elect of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), talks about the organization, farm bill priorities, and the importance of listening … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Sen. John Boozman
Today’s guest is Sen. John Boozman (AR-R), the Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, talks about the 2023 Farm Bill, trade issues, and what he’s hearing from farmers and … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mark Brown
Today’s guest is Mark Brown, Director of Field Operations with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, TX, and talks about the latest pre-plant conditions across the Texas High Plains and … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
Today’s guest is Bob Maurer with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL, who is talking about the latest grain and oilseed market moves and the propensity for beef markets to move … Read More
EVENT: 2023 Plains Cotton Growers Annual Meeting
LUBBOCK, TX – Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) held their annual meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center. The program featured a report from PCG … Read More
EVENT: 2023 COMMODITY CLASSIC
ORLANDO, FL – Farmers from across the country gathered here for the largest gathering of corn, sorghum, soybean, and wheat growers in the nation – Commodity Classic. Here are highlights … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Norma Ritz Johnson
Today’s guest is Norma Ritz-Johnson, Executive Director of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP), and she talks about the research and promotion work going on for the sorghum industry today, … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/24/2023
Today’s episode looks at Mexico’s ban on GMO corn, the Climate Smart Commodities program, the importance of healthy bulls for spring breeding, WOTUS, and the economics of agronomy http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230324.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – John Duff
Today’s guest is John Duff with Sero Ag in Lubbock, TX, talking about the new climate-smart commodities program and sorghum’s role in the USDA plan and why this is different … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/23/2023
Today’s episode looks at the latest developments with WOTUS, Congressional frustration with USDA over nutrition changes, how a new group is leveraging climate-smart crops with Wall Street investments, the future … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mary-Thomas Hart
Today’s guest is Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in Washington, DC, talking about the latest news regarding WOTUS, or Water of the United States … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/22/2023
Today’s episode looks at climate smart commodities, the latest cattle on feed numbers, and COngressional trade concerns one year later. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230322.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Sen. Chuck Grassley
Today’s guest is Sen. Chuck Grassley (IA-R), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, who held a telephone press conference with reporters on Tuesday (National Agriculture Day) http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230321ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/21/2023
Today’s episode looks at the Western drought, wildfires, vaccinations in spring-breeding herds, beef imports from Brazil, USDA’s use of CCC funding, and a preview of the upcoming planting intentions survey … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
Today’s guest is Bob Maurer with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230313ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/20/2023
Today’s episode looks at the concentration in farming, challenges the trucking industry faces, the potential for biobased products, another BSE case from Brazil, and the importance of Congressional oversight of … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Craig Brekkas
Today’s guest is Craig Brekkas, Regional Head of UPL in North America from Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230317ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/17/2023
Today’s episode looks at the current state of livestock processing in the U.S., dealing with retained placenta issues in cattle, and highlights from the latest House Ag Committee Farm Bill … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Kurt Kovarik and Kim Baldwin
Today’s guest is Kurt Kovarik with Clean Fuels Alliance America and Kim Baldwin, a United Sorghum Checkoff Program director from McPherson, KS. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230316ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/16/2023
Today’s episode looks at the next farm bill, the Climate Smart Commodities program, trade with China, and changes within USDA. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230316.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Clean Fuels Alliance of America
Today we report from the Clean Fuels Alliance America booth at Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230315ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/15/2023
Today’s episode examines the current trade dispute with Mexico, challenges facing rural America, joining the carbon market trend, and the right to repair. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230315.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mark Brown
Today’s guest is Mark Brown, Director of Field Services with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, TX. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230314ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/14/2023
Today’s episode looks at renewable volume obligations under the RFS, conservation in the farm bill, the Climate Smart Commodities program, and the current state of cattle markets http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230314.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bhupen Dubey
Today’s guest is Bhupen Dubey, Global CEO of Advanta Seeds from Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230313ABR.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/13/2023
Today’s episode examines crop insurance, markets, the latest RVOs from EPA, soil health, fertilizer use, and inland waterways. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230313.mp3
Boozman Frustrated With Administration’s Redefined Thrifty Food Plan
WASHINGTON, DC – After the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the baseline for the 2023 farm bill, farm groups and some members of Congress expressed their frustration due to the … Read More
With ARC-PLC Decision Looming, Farmers Projecting Possible Scenarios
URBANA, IL – Farmers are facing a March 15, 2023, deadline to choose between two safety net programs in the farm bill: ARC-CO (Agriculture Risk Coverage – county version) and … Read More
CBO Farm Bill Projection Sets “Line of Scrimmage”
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released projections on expected spending for farm programs for the 10-year baseline. These projections are akin to setting the line … Read More
Drought-State Senators Looking for Changes to Assistance Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – If legislation from Senate members John Thune (SD-R) and Ben Ray Luján (NM-D) passes, there could be significant improvements to the “effectiveness and timeliness” of multiple USDA … Read More
Bipartisan and Bicameral Overhaul of Commodity Checkoffs Introduced
WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan, bicameral group in Congress reintroduced the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming or OFF Act. The OFF Act would reform all commodity checkoff programs if passed … Read More
Mexican President AMLO Drops One Biotech Corn Deadline
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Two weeks ago, the Mexican government lifted a deadline for banning imports of biotech corn for animal feed and industrial uses; however, the ban remains in … Read More
U.S. Commodity Exports Expected to Tumble in 2023
ARLINGTON, VA – Exports of U.S. commodities are expected to fall this year (FY2023), according to the latest projections from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). During the 2023 … Read More
China Remains Top Export Market, U.S. Share Stagnant
WASHINGTON, DC – When looking at export growth for U.S. commodities, it’s convenient to focus on the top six markets, where 67 percent of all raw products end up. Veronica … Read More
Cattle on Feed Report Projecting Further Herd Contraction
WASHINGTON, DC – The national cattle herd continues to contract, as outlined in Friday’s Cattle on Feed Report from USDA. The cattle inventory – in feedlots with a capacity of … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Andy LaVigne
Today’s guest is Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) in Alexandria, VA. We discuss priorities for the next farm bill, the obstacle Mexico has … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 02/24/2023
Today’s episode looks at the 2023 Farm Bill, climate concerns, and the beef outlook. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230224.mp3
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 02/23/2023
Today’s episode looks at corn projections, farm bills, soybean projections, and the history of agriculture. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230223.mp3
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Jerry Bohn
Today’s guest is Jerry Bohn, past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and a cattle producer from Pratt, KS from the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 02/22/2023
Today’s episode examines the 2023 Farm Bill, interest rates, trade, and new equipment purchases. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230222.mp3
Boozman Frustrated With Administration’s Redefined Thrifty Food Plan
WASHINGTON, DC – After the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the baseline for the 2023 farm bill, farm groups and some members of Congress expressed their frustration due to the … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mark Brown
Today’s guest is Mark Brown with Plains Cotton Growers. We talk about weather and potential acres to be planted in 2023, the upcoming ARC/PLC decision (deadline March 15), the annual … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mark Brown
Today’s guest is Mark Brown with Plains Cotton Growers. We talk about weather and potential acres to be planted in 2023, the upcoming ARC/PLC decision (deadline March 15), the annual … Read More
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 02/21/2023
Today’s episode examines trade, the 2023 Farm Bill, crop insurance, and BRD (bovine respiratory disease). http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230221.mp3
CBO Farm Bill Projection Sets “Line of Scrimmage”
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released projections on expected spending for farm programs for the 10-year baseline. These projections are akin to setting the line … Read More