Fire activity on the Coconut Fire in Wilbarger County on May 17, 2022
Numerous wildfire events across the State of Texas have unfortunately developed these last months producing many losses to many ranchers. Today we will review one USDA program that supports ranchers that have livestock losses due to wildfires and other weather-related events.
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 7/25/2022 – Livestock Indemnity Program Review
We’re excited to announce the publication of “Where’s the Beef? Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales”
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 7/11/2022 – Direct to Consumer Beef Sales Book Available
(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
On June 30th, the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), released its first survey-base acreage report for the 2022-23 season. Today, we will review the highlights of this first report. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 7/11/2022 – USDA June Acreage Report Review
Pressure is mounting on the ’22 DEC Cotton contract as it falls from historic highs. Will the new trading range provide positive margins for producers?
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 6/27/2022 – Cotton Market Update
(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
The wheat market has given excellent pricing opportunities during these last months. Today we will focus on those variables that were and are influencing this market. These factors have contributed to the high price premiums we have seen lately. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 6/20/2022 – Wheat Market Update
June is book ended by the WASDE and the all-important June Acreage report. What is the state of the coarse grain markets as we move into mid-season? [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 6/13/2022 – Corn & Sorghum Market Update
Lack of rainfall in many areas and high fertilizer costs are the two biggest concerns determining bermudagrass hay production this year. Today we will review our District budgets, breakeven prices, and fertilization decision aids for a profitable bermudagrass hay production.
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 6/6/2022 – Bermudagrass Hay Production and Fertilization
Input costs continue to be the story of interest for the year. Fertilizer in particular is grabbing headlines in both agricultural media and popular press. What do costs look like as we move through planting seasons and develop plans for the remainder of the summer? [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 5/23/2022 – Fertilization Break Even Calculation
(Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
Last week’s WASDE report projected tightened ending stocks primarily due to weather conditions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The chances of increasing ending stocks to previous levels during this season are very low. Today will review the WASDE report and discuss those factors that have created this bullish market reaction. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 5/16/2022 – WASDE Review
I just saw the first fly of the year on my windowsill this weekend. So its time to start evaluating those pest management decisions. Today we provide an example analysis of pest management decisions from an article I wrote in 2020 published in Progressive Cattle.
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 5/9/2022 – Does Pest Management Pay?