Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while continuing to run ahead of last year’s levels. That implies larger broiler production in 2024 than 2023 as producers try to keep up with demand expectations. The USDA says 242.693 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, up 718,000 on the week and 6% on the year, […]
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Some farmers and farm groups are concerned proposed tariffs would devastate agriculture and rural communities. On a call with reporters Wednesday,
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Soybeans started the day with higher prices but fell off early on and ended lower for the fifth consecutive day. The
A fuel economist says he’s optimistic about the outlook for ethanol prices despite high expectations for this year’s U.S. corn harvest.
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An extension agronomist says the pace of the 2024 harvest is one of the quickest she’s ever experienced. Meaghan Anderson with
