The pandemic is having an impact on commodity prices just as calves are coming off of pasture. What are your options? It depends. [Read more…] about It Depends – What Now?
High Plains Ag Week 3/13/2020
The markets are in turmoil. Can we make some moves to protect ourselves or limit the damage as we approach planting season and the time of year when we’re getting ready to move calves to feed? [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 3/13/2020
High Plains Ag Week 3/6/2020
It’s time for ARC and PLC signups. The deadline is March 16, a week from this upcoming Monday. Today we review your policy options and a tool that will help you analyze the decision.
High Plains Ag Week 2/28/2020
Today we talk about the decision making process of buying a bull. How much should you spend? How can you evaluate the cost? What is the breakeven?
High Plains Ag Week 2/21/2020
The USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum is currently underway. The Office of the Chief Economist presented expected crop acres and other production metrics. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 2/21/2020
High Plains Ag Week 2/14/2020
The February WASDE, released this Tuesday, February 11, posted minor changes to our crop portfolio here on the Texas High Plains.
High Plains Ag Week – 2/7/2020
Today we review the cattle markets, the cattle inventory report, and the cattle price outlook for the near term.
High Plains Ag Week 1/31/2020
On Wednesday, January 29, President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Today I’ll review the economic impact of agricultural exports from Texas, and the Texas 13th Congressional District to Canada and Mexico, our two USMCA trading partners. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 1/31/2020
High Plains Ag Week 1/24/2020
This week we’ll cover the AgriLife budgets for the Texas High Plains, District 1. We’ll also take a look at a unique decision aid for our area that helps with crop mix decisions and irrigation analysis.
High Plains Ag Week 1/10/2020
Today we review the January WASDE, which had a significant revision for one major crop grown on the Texas High Plains.