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The Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor is a new survey of nearly 50 economists. Most ag economists agree the next 12 months could produce more financial pressure for agriculture, but their views vary depending on commodity.

Farmers in the Southern Plains are finally starting to see much-needed moisture hit their fields. It may be too late for winter wheat, but it’s a hopeful sign for those needing the rain to even plant summer crops.

Drought continues to tighten its grip across the Plains, forcing farmers in West Texas to make some very difficult decisions this growing season. It's also causing concerns about crumbling cotton infrastructure.

Text of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package was released early Tuesday morning. The Senate will vote first and intends to pass the measure before Thursday, leaving the House no time to demand changes.

As the U.S. faces a declining cotton crop this year due to drought, will the U.S. lose cotton acres in the years to come? John Phipps thinks the answer depends on three factors: competition, climate, and clothing

News is breaking late Friday. President Trump is announcing of a Phase 1 agreement between the U.S. and China concerning trade. Clinton Griffiths, the Host of AgDay, has analysis from a Washington Correspondent.

President Donald Trump will address farmers regarding his 2019 tariff aid plan.

USDA announced a new tariff aid plan that offers a single payment rate for all commodities.

The trade battle between the U.S. and China continues, and fresh data from U.S. Department of Agriculture puts it into perspective, showing some states saw exports decrease more than 80 percent to China in 2018.

President Donald Trump signed H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill, in a ceremony at USDA Thursday afternoon.

Highlights of the Commodity Title of the 2018 farm bill

House and Senate negotiators Monday evening released the text of a farm bill that mostly makes tweaks to the provisions of the 2014 bill it replaces.

Democrats and Republicans said they reached a tentative deal on farm legislation after jettisoning controversial work requirements for food stamp recipients.

The Trump administration has no plans to extend aid to farmers in 2019 on the assumption that the market will recover even if the trade war with China persists.

After months of waiting, agriculture is expected to get a first taste of the Senate version of the farm bill later this week

Despite vocal opposition from Democrats on the panel, a Republican draft of the farm bill was passed out of the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday on a party line vote.

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson lashes out at Republican farm bill text.

Dairy, cotton and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provisions will be the hub of debate around this bill.

Corn, soybeans, beef, dairy and hogs all rank in the top 14 for the Magnolia State in agriculture value in 2017.

This year is definitely one that’s going to require a plan that drives your marketing moves. In addition to structure, flexibility is key to capture a run up in prices along the way.

Due to tight supplies and a late crop, the early demand for cottonseed has remained strong.

President Barack Obama is expected to sign the bill, though it’s unclear when that will happen.

The 44th annual World Ag Expo 2011 will take place Feb. 8 to 10 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif., with 1,600 exhibitors on 2.6 million sq. ft. of show grounds.

Monsanto has admitted to accidentally releasing tons of genetically modified cotton seed into the market, which might have entered the food chain as cattle feed. The company has no way of knowing where the seed ended up, an official has said.

At Beltwide, cotton’s prospects continue to sag