Losses continue in soybeans and corn
Soybeans were sharply lower as the selloff continues. Export demand has been sluggish and there are still no new reported sales of soybeans to China. Weather conditions have been mostly […]
Cash dairy prices closed lower on Thursday
Cash dairy prices were lower except for block cheese on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.67. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 at $1.48. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.46 to $1.48. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. One […]
Research informs pork decisions, nutrition drives purchases
National Pork Board senior director of human nutrition Kristen Hicks-Roof says pork continues to gain national recognition as a nutritious, high-quality protein. She tells Brownfield with continued investment in science […]
NPPC pushes for swift USMCA renewal ahead of July review
The National Pork Producers Council is calling for a quick renewal of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. NPPC vice president of government affairs Maria Zieba says U.S. pork exports to […]
Quality credited with continued strong beef demand
The CEO of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association says consumer demand continues to be strong for beef despite record prices in the retail case. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, “Demand is […]
Cattle industry seeking fair and stable markets
There continues to be debate within the industry about the balance between free markets and government oversight. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the role of the nation’s largest meat packers […]
National Pork Board: disease pressure remains top concern for producers
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) […]
GT Thompson: NWS detection in Texas not what cattle producers wanted
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says Wednesday’s detection of New World screwworm in southern Texas is not what the cattle industry hoped to see. “But we are prepared […]
Illinois hay crop off to good start
Several Illinois cattle producers say it’s been a good year for hay so far. McDonough County farmer Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says first cutting in his […]
Producers advocate for policy changes impacting ranch operations
Cattle producers bring their policy concerns to Capitol Hill. Attendees of this year’s event are meeting with their state’s Congressional representatives and staffs throughout the day to share priorities impacting […]