National Pork Board: consumers focus on flavor, convenience, and nutrition
The National Pork Board continues to research consumer behavior to better understand what customers of pork at home and abroad are most focused on. NPB vice president of international market […]
Economist warns USMCA review could disrupt integrated North American pork industry
A livestock economist says the U.S., Mexican, and Canadian pork industries are tied closely together. Speaking to Brownfield at last week’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Glynn Tonsor described […]
Vaden: USMCA review should expand market access for U.S. agriculture
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will expand market access for U.S. agriculture, not just maintain the status quo. “This administration does […]
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
Baylee Asbury, the director of operations and engagement at Missouri Soybeans, says the fifth class of the Missouri Grassroots Fellowship is wrapping up their year, and applications are now open […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Friday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for butter on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.67. Two sales were recorded at $0.67 and $0.6725. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.4725. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.46 to $1.47. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. No sales were […]
Trump addresses farm issues during Wisconsin stop
Farmers talked about trade, labor, prices, and what’s been done so far during President Trump’s visit to a Wisconsin farm Friday. The President touted his administration’s achievements before a panel […]
Veterinarian’s message to Trump: Farmers need help
Farmers and supporters waited several hours before President Trump’s farmer roundtable event in northwestern Wisconsin Friday. One of them was Becky Gee, a large animal vet in South Dakota who […]
USDA confirms second case of New World screwworm
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm. This detection was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, less […]
Soybeans and corn continue to slide
Soybeans finished the day lower. Weather continues to be a big factor for the market, especially with less than stellar export demand. Crop development conditions are generally favorable. Soybean meal, […]
Producers should stay calm but vigilant over New World screwworm detection
A swine veterinarian is encouraging U.S. livestock producers not to panic following the confirmation of New World screwworm in South Texas. Pat Hoffman is with Elanco. “First thing I’d say […]