Higher beef prices not slowing down consumer demand
Demand for beef remains strong despite higher retail prices. Tracey Erickson, senior executive vice president for marketing with Certified Angus Beef, says cattle producers continue to deliver for consumers. “They love the […]
Slotkin says tax policy should consider farmland as a national security asset
A member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says there needs to be better protections to keep farmland in production. Michigan’s Elissa Slotkin tells Brownfield, “The only way to make […]
NCBA: NWS in the U.S. is inevitable
The CEO of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association says it’s only a matter of time before New World Screwworm is confirmed in the United States. “It’s 25 miles away right […]
USDA’s Vaden indicates China is buying new crop soybeans from U.S.
A market analyst says USDA officials have pointed to increased soybean buying activity from China. Greg McBride with Allendale tells Brownfield, “The Deputy Ag Secretary had mentioned that China has […]
Cattle producers voicing concerns as data centers compete for land, water resources
There is growing concern that data centers will pose a threat to the future of the ag industry. Virginia cattle producer Rebecca Webert says her state has highest number of […]
Base acre changes could help strengthen the farm safety net
A crop insurance agent says base acre changes could increase farm program payments this fall. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jason Williamson with Williamson Crop Insurance says some […]
Early-season warmth, heat for most; increased rainfall chances for most areas, centered on the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the north-central U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal […]
Welcome rains on parts of the Plains, western Corn Belt; temps warm across the eastern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather prevails. Spotty thundershowers are occurring, however, in the southwestern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, cool conditions in the eastern Corn Belt contrast with warm weather […]
Latest New World screwworm detection in Mexico prompts USDA to reinforce surveillance and prevention efforts
The USDA says it is working around the clock to keep New World screwworm out of the United States. New World screwworm, the parasitic fly that eats the flesh of […]
Milk futures remain strong for now
A market analyst says the milk futures market still looks good in the near months. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the Class IV milk which primarily goes towards butter […]