Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point to larger supplies later this year.
The USDA says 246.559 million eggs went into incubation last week, slightly higher than a week ago and up 1% from a year ago, with the average hatchability rate remaining around 79%.
Placements of hatched chicks into the meat production system were 190.38 million head, also up slightly on the week and 2% above last year, with those chickens moving to market in late June and early July.
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4150. No
Researchers in Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub shared their findings so far during a symposium Wednesday. Dr. Heather White is the faculty
A central Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start on crops this year. Corey Hillebo of Polk City tells Brownfield
Young farmers are increasing access to local meat at some Michigan food banks. Sanilac County’s Darcy Lipskey tells Brownfield her local farm
A member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade wants to ensure more resources for trade promotion programs are
The chairman of the House Ag Committee says the new farm bill includes language meant to remove barriers in the livestock
Historic flooding in parts of Brazil is expected to have short and long-term impacts on South American crop production. Michael Cordonnier
A Kentucky cattleman says he’s often asked by beef producers why the U.S. exports beef if it has to import it.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by cash and wholesale business. June live cattle closed
