Commercial red meat production was down during November 2024. The USDA says the monthly total of 4.564 billion pounds was 3% lower than November 2023 with slower slaughter rates for both cattle and hogs canceling out steady to higher average live weights. Beef production fell 3% to 2.217 billion pounds with a slaughter of 2.568 […]
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A Wisconsin program that trains new meat processors remains popular. Wisconsin continues to see demand for its Meat Talent Development Program
The National Farmers Union has set its policy priorities for 2025. Rob Larew, NFU president, says the organization’s delegates are focused
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A field agronomist with Pioneer says spring fieldwork could be underway for several farmers as soon as next week in eastern
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