Over the past couple of months, wheat prices have experienced a decline, reaching close to breakeven prices for many of us across the plains. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 9/1/23 – Wheat Market Drivers
High Plains Ag Week – 8/17/23 – Wildfires in Texas
Last couple of weeks numerous wildfire events across Texas have unfortunately developed producing many unmeasurable losses. Today we will review the USDA LIP program that supports ranchers that suffered livestock losses due to wildfires and other weather-related events. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 8/17/23 – Wildfires in Texas
High Plains Ag Week – 6/14/23 – How to Determine the Right Price for Replacement Cows
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(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
Spring and early summer rainfall have relieved Texas drought conditions, improving pastures and forage production. Today we will review the Bid Price for Beef Cows Decision Aid. This tool will help you analyze the key variables determining how much you should pay for a beef cow. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 6/14/23 – How to Determine the Right Price for Replacement Cows
High Plains Ag Week – 4/26/23 – Program Cattle
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Are you looking to market your calves in a “program cattle” but unsure if the added costs outweigh the benefits? Today, we will discuss the potential benefits of implementing these programs in your operation and how you can evaluate whether it fits you well. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 4/26/23 – Program Cattle
High Plains Ag Week – 4/12/2023 – Wheat Grain Alternatives
Dryland wheat grain and forage conditions in our area are different from what we were expecting in many cases. The Wheat and Small Grain Decision Aids will help you analyze the best alternative for your wheat fields according to your expected yields, production costs, equipment, and other variables.  [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 4/12/2023 – Wheat Grain Alternatives
High Plains Ag Week – 4/5/2023 – An Introduction to Carbon Credits and Carbon Markets
Carbon markets have been a trendy topic lately and present producers with a potential new revenue source for their operation. This post briefly describes the basics of what carbon credits are and how carbon markets/contracts are structured. At the end of the post, I provide a set of links to additional articles that provide a more in-depth discussion of some of the legal and economic considerations related to carbon contracts.
High Plains Ag Week – 3/1/2023 – Wheat Grain vs. Gain
Dryland wheat grain and forage conditions in our area are better than last year but still not the best. The Wheat and Small Grain Decision Aids will help you analyze the best alternative for your wheat fields according to your expected yields, production costs, equipment, and other variables. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 3/1/2023 – Wheat Grain vs. Gain
High Plains Ag Week – 1/18/2023 – Budgets and Input Price Changes
Rapidly increasing input prices were a major concern in the 2022 crop year. What do input prices look like as we approach 2023’s planting season? Updated AgriLife Crop & Livestock Budgets, as well as some updated decision tools can help you make this year’s production decisions.
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High Plains Ag Week 12/5/2022 – Beef Cattle Market Update
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(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
We continue our fall market reports reviewing the beef cattle market. Beef cattle prices have improved this year, which has undoubtedly helped during this drought. Four crucial market drivers have played and will play a significant role in future prices: Weather, Feed Costs, Beef Production, and Demand. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 12/5/2022 – Beef Cattle Market Update
High Plains Ag Week 11/7/2022 – Wheat Market Update
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(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
Early-season wheat prices and winter wheat crop conditions have shown record highs and lows during this planting season. In today’s Wheat Market Update we reviewed the main market drivers for the following season. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 11/7/2022 – Wheat Market Update