Sep 29
The U.S. agricultural sector is facing severe economic stress, masked by high aggregate numbers, with a profound disconnect emerging between the crop and livestock segments. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, emphasized this “tale of two sectors” at the Ag Outlook Forum, highlighting falling crop cash receipts, rising input costs, and a looming cash flow crisis …
Sep 29
A panel of agricultural experts at the Ag Outlook Forum—Hosted by Agripulse’s Phil Brasher, Paul Neiffer (Farm CPA Report), Roger McEowen (Washburn University), and Harrison Pittman (National Agricultural Law Center)—discussed the significant, yet complex, provisions for agriculture contained in the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3). The legislation introduces significant changes to commodity program …
Sep 26
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payment to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. Of the authorized $10 billion in ECAP assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already provided over $8 billion in payments to eligible producers to mitigate the impacts of increased input …
Sep 26
In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd at the Ag Outlook Forum, Harrison Pittman, Director of the National Ag Law Center, discussed the financial uncertainty facing agricultural producers, focusing on federal payment systems, depleted funding, and key legal challenges. Emergency Payments and the CCC Funding Crisis A significant immediate concern is the funding for …
Sep 26
The U.S. agricultural sector is grappling with a severe cash flow problem despite significant recent federal aid, according to Dr. Bart Fischer of the Texas A&M Agricultural & Food Policy Center. In a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd at the Ag Outlook Forum, Fischer detailed the reasons for the lingering distress and the policy …
Sep 25
While at the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City, Farm Director KC Sheperd heard comments from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, who laid out new plans to support America’s farmers and warned that agriculture is facing some of its toughest challenges yet. Rollins emphasized the urgency of her message: “We have a lot, a lot of …
Sep 25
In a recent report titled “The Harvest Economy,” the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) outlined the significant economic contributions of the grain and feed industry. According to NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert, the study quantifies the industry’s essential role in the U.S. economy, showing it generates over $400 billion in economic output and …
Sep 25
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of May …
Sep 24
Last week, Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Luke J. Lindberg, announced an aggressive three-point plan that will support American agricultural producers and exporters. “President Trump is putting American agriculture first by negotiating fair, reciprocal deals that benefit U.S. producers, farmers, and ranchers,” said Under Secretary …
Sep 24
The 2025 trade team season is winding down, and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is reflecting on the opportunities global buyers had this year to explore U.S. wheat country. The highlight, as always, was the opportunity to connect these customers with U.S. farmers. “Each trade team season, we look for ways to help U.S. wheat customers …
