Texas A&M Extension Agricultural Economics

Ag Market Network monthly cotton teleconference:
☁️ Jan 12 at 1:30pm CT
☁️ Call: 605-313-5148
☁️ Enter code: 571052

Kip Butts will lead the cotton market discussion. The cotton panel will join him.

Can't make the teleconference? Listen to an archived recording at:

http://ow.ly/eOhq50CcOGS

Southern Ag Today: Administration Providing Economic Assistance Payments to Struggling Farmers

https://southernagtoday.org/2025/12/11/administration-providing-economic-assistance-payments-to-struggling-farmers/

Texas Agriculture Law: I teamed up with Jesse Richardson for a Southern Ag Today article on a Michigan zoning case that raises big questions about preserving farmland while supporting agritourism. Check out this blog post to learn more: https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/2025/12/08/does-agritourism-hinder-or-promote-farmland-preservation/

Southern Ag Today: What Happened When the CME Went Down? A Look at the First Hour in Corn and Soybean Futures

https://southernagtoday.org/2025/12/10/what-happened-when-the-cme-went-down-a-look-at-the-first-hour-in-corn-and-soybean-futures/

Texas Agriculture Law: Looking to sell beef directly to consumers? Our Where’s the Beef Online Course provides practical guidance on legal requirements, labeling, and marketing to help you grow your business.

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/wheres-the-beef-legal-and-economic-considerations-for-direct-beef-sales-online-course/01t4x000008VcSBAA0

Southern Ag Today: When Plants Stop, Spreads Change: Processing Shocks and the Beef Live-to-Cutout Price Spread

https://southernagtoday.org/2025/12/09/when-plants-stop-spreads-change-processing-shocks-and-the-beef-live-to-cutout-price-spread/

Texas Agriculture Law: Join us in Lubbock on January 12th for a free workshop on estate planning, financial planning, and farm stress. Lunch is on us!
Register: tx.ag/farmhope2026

Southern Ag Today: Peanut Crop Insurance: Differences in Sales Closing Dates and Cancellation Dates Across Regions

https://southernagtoday.org/2025/12/08/peanut-crop-insurance-differences-in-sales-closing-dates-and-cancellation-dates-across-regions/

Texas Agriculture Law: Our holiday handbook sale is here! Enjoy 25% off all Texas Agriculture Law handbooks and stock up on the resources you need for the new year. Now is a great time to grab your favorites or share them with someone who could use them. To purchase, contact Lacrecia at 806-677-5600.

Southern Ag Today: Does Agritourism Hinder or Promote Farmland Preservation?

https://southernagtoday.org/2025/12/05/does-agritourism-hinder-or-promote-farmland-preservation/

summary: a little more production, and little less domestic use, and 200,000 bale increase in 2025/26 ending stocks.

The balance sheet for U.S. wheat in the December WASDE was unchanged from November. Notable for the marketing year so far is relatively strong wheat exports, the highest in 5 years. World wheat production was higher again this month.

tx.ag/wheatoutlook