Hatchery numbers continue to imply increased chicken production in 2026. The USDA says 254 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, 501,000 less than the previous week, but up 1% from a year ago, with the average rate of hatchability at 79.2%. 198.899 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, rising 480,000 on the […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by tight-ready supplies, waiting on direct business to develop.
The commissioner of agriculture for Minnesota says dicamba restrictions seem to be working. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield the final dates for
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A senior faculty specialist with the University of Maryland says a shift to a strong El Nino weather pattern is likely
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The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is hopeful Congress can maintain momentum on a new farm bill. Brent Johnson tells Brownfield
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The vice president of public affairs with The Mosaic Company says there’s growing concern about global phosphate fertilizer supplies. “It’s a
As talks between the United States, Mexico, and Canada continue, President Trump recently said the US may not renew the USMCA
