Market swings take shine off beef prices, cattleman says
Market volatility is dampening excitement for high beef prices. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention in St. Cloud, Minnesota Friday, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake […]
Larew calls for big-picture approach to farm safety net
The head of the National Farmers Union says lawmakers need to think outside of the box when it comes to updating the farm safety net. “It’s time that we […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday with butter higher, cheese lower
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7450. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.38. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3775 to $1.39. Cheese barrels were down $0.0325 at $1.4125. One sale was recorded at […]
USMEF emphasizes protecting trade ties under USMCA ahead of 2026 review
The head of the US Meat Export Federation says safeguarding relationships with current trading partners remains critical. Dan Halstrom says, “We need to protect and grow those, and there’s no better example […]
Applications are open for the second round of USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
The Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the USDA is delivering on its promise to help farmers impacted by natural disasters. Richard Fordyce says the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program […]
Nebraska Farmers Union warns of growing rural healthcare crisis
The president of a state farmers union is sounding the alarm over access to rural health care for producers. John Hansen of Nebraska says one of the top reasons for […]
Nebraska Farmers Union warns of growing rural healthcare crisis
The president of a state farmers union is sounding the alarm over access to rural health care for producers. John Hansen of Nebraska says one of the top reasons for […]
Northwestern Illinois farmer says harvest beat drought expectations
A northwestern Illinois farmer says his harvest turned out better than expected. Rock Katschnig, who grows corn and soybeans in Henry County, says the late-season drought tempered his expectations. “The […]
Two new cases of HPAI confirmed in Elkhart and Noble Counties in Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on two commercial meat […]
Two new cases of HPAI confirmed in Elkhart and Noble Counties in Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on two commercial meat […]