One of the premier programs offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is returning to Amarillo this spring. Though it will be in a different format than the traditional program, there are plenty of reasons you should expect the same program quality, and in fact, why this is the perfect time to try out Master Marketer for yourself.
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 1/11/2021 – Master Marketer Online Seminar Series
If you’re reading this it means we made it! December 2020 was a wild ride in most agricultural markets. I’m not sure we should be surprised given the rest of 2020. I’ll dive in to several topics today including some information on crop prices, livestock prices, the weather outlook, and policy reminders. Remember to contact me if you have thoughts, suggestions, or questions at benavidezjustin@tamu.edu
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Today, we revisit our five most popular blog posts of 2020. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 12/7/2020
FSA is opening Conservation Reserve Program sign up. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 11/30/2020
Today is the third post in our series on drought mitigation programs. We’ll discuss the Livestock Forage Program (LFP). Check out the post from October 5 on the drought status and outlook before reading.
Today is the second in our series on drought mitigation programs. We’ll discuss the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Rainfall Insurance program. The deadline to sign up for this program is November 15. Check out last week’s post on the drought status and outlook. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 10/12/2020
The continued drought is forcing tough decisions on how to feed calves through the winter. For the month of October we’ll review programs that mitigate the impacts of drought. Today, we review the current state of precipitation and water for the region, and preview the programs we’ll review in detail the rest of the month. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 10/5/2020
The lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic led USDA to approve the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP2). Today we cover registration and payment calculations for CFAP2. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 9/21/2020
Review of land rental prices for the region. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 9/14/2020
Recent weather moves in commodity markets should have us revisiting our marketing plan. Are there sales to be made right now? [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 8/31/2020