The president of the National Pork Producers Council says protecting access to risk protection programs is a priority for the nation’s hog producers. Duane Stateler, a multi-generational farmer from Ohio, says Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin have played a critical role in protecting America’s pig farmers from market volatility. “Especially with the tariffs,” […]
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An ag economist says he’s looking for any signs of expansion to the cattle herd. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says
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