Domestic broiler sets and placement were up on the year last week. The USDA says 248.86 million broiler-type eggs were placed into incubation, climbing 658,000 from the previous week and moving 4% above a year ago, with the average hatchability rate holding at 79.5%. 192.825 million broiler-type chickens entered meat production, 395,000 less than the […]
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A leader with the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers shouldn’t be held liable for any contamination of PFAS chemicals in
Agriculture leaders are pleased that the new Senate Majority Leader understands rural issues. South Dakota Republican John Thune was chosen Wednesday
When the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement is reviewed in July 2026, new faces will be at the table. The CEO of the
Pictured: NASDA’s RJ Karney (second from right) discusses the ag labor crisis at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Commentary. Rural, agricultural communities are critically important to the world. They are not only the source of the world’s food supply,
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is hopeful the next administration will be more proactive on trade. Brent Johnson says the
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) board of directors has voted to expel Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) from its national organization.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed, getting ready for the week’s direct business, and feeders were up on the
Dec. corn closed at $4.26 and 1/2, down 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.07 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsDec.
