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New Dairy Genetic Evaluations Released
New dairy genetic evaluations were released last week to help producers make better breeding, culling and other management decisions. Almost…
U.S. Farmers Leading the Way for a Stronger Food Future
The Global Food Insecurity Index indicates that the global food environment is deteriorating as food prices keep rising. What does…
Senate Ag Leaders Ask for Reserve Funds to Strengthen Farm Safey Net in 2023 Farm Bill
U.S. Senate Ag Committee members sent a letter to the Senate Budget Committee to request additional funds for the 2023…
Biden Administration Focuses on Strengthening Trade Relationships with Allies
The Biden administration is taking a new approach to trade. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai said this week that cooperation…
5 Tips for Stopping Early-Season Pests and Insects
Early-season pests and insects will be out in full force across much of the corn belt with renewed moisture. But…
2022 Sees Record-High Mailbox Milk Prices
Since 2002, USDA has reported on mailbox prices – a dairy farm’s “take home” pay in their milk checks. Mailbox…
Looking Closer at Swine Sustainability
Improvements in swine production have led to a significantly more sustainable pig production sector in the U.S. The National Pork…
Increased Corn Rootworm Pressure Expected in 2023
Significant corn rootworm pressure could emerge this season throughout the Midwest according to the Corn Rootworm IPM Regional Working Group.…
Fed Cattle Prices Reach New Highs
Volatility in the fed cattle market continues this spring as last week’s prices charged to new cash highs. Volumes were…
2023 Corn Planting Begins
Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas farmers have kicked off the 2023 corn planting season, according to the latest…