MO Pork Association applauds Prop 12 Fix in House Farm Bill draft
The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s glad to see a fix to Proposition 12 included in House Ag Committee’s latest farm bill draft. Scott Hays tells […]
Smithfield Foods to build $1.3B pork processing plant in Sioux Falls
The president and CEO of Smithfield Foods says the company will be building a new, fresh pork and packaged meat processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shane Smith says […]
Smithfield Foods to build $1.3B pork processing plant in Sioux Falls
The president and CEO of Smithfield Foods says the company will be building a new, fresh pork and packaged meat processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shane Smith says […]
Missouri pair charged in $220M cattle contract fraud case
Two Missourians are among five people indicted in connection with a $220 million nationwide fraud scheme. Joshua Link of Stafford and Tia Link of Smithton, Missouri are charged with wire […]
Navigating volatility and providing long-term certainty for your cattle operation
Risk management becomes even more crucial as cattle producers continues to see record-high prices. Landon Nelson, Commercial Insurance Services Officer, Farm Credit Services of America talks about the strategies producers […]
New topical Exzolt Cattle‑CA1 offers prevention and treatment options for New World screwworm
The threat of New World screwworm continues to be a concern for U.S. cattle producers and the U.S. ag industry. In December, Merck Animal Health received conditional approval for Exzolt […]
FDA issues approval for Norbrook’s Defendazole
Defendazole helps treat and control many of the internal parasites that can limit profit-potential and threaten the health of producer’s herds. Dr. Megan Bollin, technical services veterinarian for Norbrook says […]
USDA releases more info on $1B specialty crop farmer aid program
The USDA has released more details about its $1 billion one-time farmer aid coming to specialty crop and sugar growers due to high input costs, market disruptions and export losses. […]
Ohio State economist says the farm safety net might have become too excessive
An ag economist at Ohio State University says a new study shows farm safety net programs could be contributing to the industry’s economic downturn. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says the current […]
House Ag Chairman releases draft Farm Bill, drawing mixed reactions
The chairman of the U.S. House Ag Committee has released a draft farm bill that he says will provide certainty to the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson says […]