Strong demand and tighter supplies have helped push cattle prices higher.
Ellen Rahn, who operates a cow/calf operation in northwestern Illinois, says that could always change.
“We don’t always know what’s gonna lie ahead.” She says, “Is the cattle market gonna take a plummet along with, you know, our commodity prices? That’s something that we’re always in fear of.”
Josh St. Peters, executive vice president with the Illinois Beef Association, tells Brownfield maintaining demand is crucial.
Enlist Field Specialist Andy Carriger says there are several reasons a second post herbicide application could be necessary. He tells Brownfield
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.
