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 […]
Reductions in equipment tariffs won’t likely translate to farmer cost savings
An ag economist says tariff reductions on ag equipment aren’t expected to provide significant price relief for U.S. farmers. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights tells Brownfield,” We haven’t seen in the […]
Assessing the commodity markets
Grain prices were trending lower at mid-week. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Allendale director of brokerage Greg McBride talks about some of the current market drivers including sluggish […]
USDA confirms New World screwworm in Texas
New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States. During a call with reporters Wednesday evening, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins the lone case was found in the umbilical area […]
Possible New World screwworm detected in Texas, USDA confirms testing underway
The USDA says it is testing to confirm a possible case of New World screwworm that was found inside the United States. In a post on X, the department said […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat all lower at midweek
Soybeans finished the day lower on fund and technical selling. Demand has been a bit sluggish recently. The market also continues to monitor weather, as the growing season has been […]