The chief veterinarian of the National Pork Board says it’s been a difficult year as pork producers battle swine diseases. Dr. Dusty Odekoven says Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Disease (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) are the most challenging. “We’ve heard that really as we go back a year ago when we started collecting […]
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A dairy lender says the added value of beef-on-dairy calves has helped grow the U.S. dairy herd over the last year.
A soybean extension specialist with the University of Minnesota says prioritizing soybean moisture levels during harvest could help growers’ bottom lines.
An economist says today’s agriculture policy isn’t built for the future of the industry. Brad Lubben with the University of
One of the biggest healthy food trends in the last few years has been tinned fish. That could be oily fish,
Monty Christian with Texas Tech University says he expects U.S. sorghum acreage to grow as more farmers see its benefits. He
An ag economist says there’s still no clear signs of expansion in the cattle herd. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says heifers held
The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early
A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer
