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High Plains Ag Week 10/31/2022 – Livestock Risk Management Publication Available

October 31, 2022 by justin.benavidez

In a world where drought, market reports, and geo-political events pressure livestock producers risk management is becoming increasingly important. Faculty from Texas A&M AgriLife and Oklahoma State University came together to produce, “Where’s the Risk: A Livestock Risk Management Handbook.” [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 10/31/2022 – Livestock Risk Management Publication Available

Filed Under: Ag Policy, Cattle, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Marketing Plan, Risk Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources

High Plains Ag Week 10/10/2022 – PRF Decision for Upcoming year

October 10, 2022 by justin.benavidez

(Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

The 2022 drought has reminded us about its productive, financial, and economic impacts on our business. Today we will review USDA’s Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Program (PRF) which has shown to be an essential tool to support ranchers during these times.

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Business Management, Cattle, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Risk Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources, Uncategorized

High Plains Ag Week 9/12/2022 – Price Management Tools for Calves and Stockers – LRP

September 12, 2022 by justin.benavidez

(Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Ranchers face many price risks associated with cattle marketing, as we saw these last years. USDA changes in LRP made this tool more appealing to ranchers that want to reduce price risk.

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Business Management, Cattle, High Plains Ag Week, Marketing Plan, Risk Management, Uncategorized

High Plain Ag Week 8/8/2022 – USDA Programs to Support Drought Losses

August 8, 2022 by justin.benavidez

(Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

This year’s drought is still producing significant losses to many ranchers in the State of Texas. Today, we will look into two more USDA programs to help ranchers cape the drought, Livestock Forage Disaster Program and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program.

[Read more…] about High Plain Ag Week 8/8/2022 – USDA Programs to Support Drought Losses

Filed Under: Ag Policy, Business Management, Cattle, Goats, High Plains Ag Week, Risk Management, Sheep, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources, Uncategorized

High Plains Ag Week 12/12/2021 – Year in Review

December 13, 2021 by justin.benavidez

Do black swans still count as black swans if there is an entire flock of them? That’s been the question for this dynamic year in agriculture. What were the economic topics that drew the most attention in 2021? What are some of the challenges we foresee in the upcoming year? Today, Pancho and I wrap the blog for 2021. We’ll also take a brief look and upcoming AgriLife resources and programs to look out for in the new year.

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Business Management, Cattle, Crops, Hemp, High Plains Ag Week, Marketing Plan, Risk Management

High Plains Ag Week 11/29/2021 – CRP and Crop Return Comparison

November 29, 2021 by justin.benavidez

Its time for a review of CRP rental rates for 2021. Is it a good idea to enroll in CRP? How do you evaluate that choice for yourself? [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 11/29/2021 – CRP and Crop Return Comparison

Filed Under: Ag Policy, Corn, Cotton, Sorghum, Wheat

High Plains Ag Week 11/22/2021 – Livestock Forage Disaster Program and Other Disaster Programs

November 22, 2021 by justin.benavidez

As we move into the holiday season, it’s important to not forget a few pending deadlines. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program application will be due at the end of January. Additionally, updates to ELAP may provide payments if producers were required to transport feed.

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Cattle, Sheep

High Plains Ag Week 9/27/2021 – Review of 75% Plan Q3

September 27, 2021 by justin.benavidez

We’ve reached the end of the third quarter in NCBA’s 75% Plan. How is negotiated trade holding up in each region? What are the prospects for the first year and implications of performance to this point?

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Cattle, High Plains Ag Week

High Plains Ag Week 4/26/2021 – Review of First Quarter Fed Cattle Negotiated Trade Part 2

April 26, 2021 by justin.benavidez

In July 2020, the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for a voluntary framework to “increase frequent and transparent negotiated trade to regionally sufficient level” to achieve robust price discovery. A set of “triggers” evaluated on a quarterly basis form the framework. Today is the second in a two-part post on the results of Q1. How did each region perform during Q1? What are the takeaways from these outcomes?

[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 4/26/2021 – Review of First Quarter Fed Cattle Negotiated Trade Part 2

Filed Under: Ag Policy, Cattle

High Plains Ag Week 4/19/2021 – Review of First Quarter Fed Cattle Negotiated Trade Part 1

April 19, 2021 by justin.benavidez

In July 2020, the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for a voluntary framework to “increase frequent and transparent negotiated trade to regionally sufficient level” to achieve robust price discovery. A set of “triggers” evaluated on a quarterly basis form the framework. Today is the first in a two-part post on the results of Q1. What led to the voluntary framework and what is the 75% Plan?

 

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Cattle

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