CropLife America sees “troubling statements” in MAHA report
An organization that represents the crop protection industry has concerns about the Make America Healthy Again Commission report. CropLife America CEO Alexandra Dunn says the nearly 70-page report contains troubling […]
Boozman talks next phase for reconciliation
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he likes the ag-provisions included in the House-passed reconciliation package. John Boozman says important tax policy is included, along with much-needed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 23, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.59 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.60 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.20, down $2.30Jul. […]
Live cattle mostly higher ahead of On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop in the South and a head of Friday’s On Feed numbers. […]
April egg production below a year ago
Egg production was down in April 2025. The USDA says egg production of 8.324 billion was 7% below April 2025, with a 6% decrease in laying hens at least partially […]
Byrd Rule expected to bring scrutiny to House reconciliation plan
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says several aspects of the House-passed budget reconciliation package are likely to face more scrutiny in the […]
Poulsen says lab ready for Wisconsin milk testing
A research veterinarian says Wisconsin’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is ready for the state’s H5N1 milk testing. Dr. Keith Poulsen tells Brownfield individual farms will be tested but farmers will not […]
Poultry production shrinks in April
4.376 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during April 2025. The USDA says that poultry production total was down 1% from April 2024 as an 18% drop for turkey […]
U.S. red meat, poultry stocks tighten
U.S. red meat and poultry stocks at the start of the month were below year ago levels. The USDA says the red meat total on May 1st of 893.577 million […]
USDA reports lower April cattle placements
Market ready cattle numbers could get even tighter in the coming months. The USDA says 1.613 million head of cattle were placed into feedlots during April, a decline of 3% […]