Extreme Heat Is Creating Varied Cattle Auction Prices
With August a historically strong sales month, auction prices for steers and heifers varied from $3 lower to $1 higher compared to a week prior.
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Arizona and Central California Farmers Prepare for Water Restrictions
As drought continues to plague the Western states, Arizona and California farmers are preparing to face difficult water restrictions.
Single COVID-19 Case Partially Closes World’s Third Busiest Port
More COVID-19 shipping issues continue to hit China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan container port, which is the third-busiest in the world. The Meishan…
Thune Amendment May Protect Farms and Ranches from Transfer Taxes
A $3.5 trillion budget update to protect farmers and ranchers from proposed higher taxes on capital gains was recently passed by the Senate via a 99-0 unanimous vote.
USDA to Collect Feral Swine Damage Data to Assess Operational Impact
A USDA survey was mailed to 18,000 producers in 13 states, where the largest feral hog populations are found, to better understand the impact of feral hog damage to operations, the agency said.
More Than a 20% Increase to USDA SNAP Benefits
Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive a more than 20% increase to their monthly allotment for FY2022, beginning Oct. 1.
July Produce Sales Increase $97 Million Compared to June
While the number of at-home prepared meals is on the decline again as restaurant visits surge, July did see a big boost in produce sales compared to June.
How Hard-Hit Beef Farmers Can Leverage USDA Resources to Lessen Drought Impact
Another week of worsening drought conditions in the High Plains and upper Midwest have created extensive issues for cattle producers especially with dried up pastures and hayfields.
NCBA Announces 2040 Climate Neutrality Goal for the Cattle Industry
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association announced new sustainability commitment goals late last week for the U.S. Cattle Industry.