Higher Feed Prices Affect Feeder Cattle Markets
Continuously rising feed prices are again influencing the performance feeder cattle market. Higher feed prices usually work their way into the annual calf crops slowly over the course of several months with higher prices.
Historic Iowa Family Farm to Auction Off 2,000 Acres With Soil Health Rules Attached
A 2,000-acre family farm in west-central Iowa that is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and originally owned by the late Roswell Garst of hybrid seed corn fame, is on the hunt for a new owners with a passion for soil health.
12 U.S. Animal Companies Launch New Protein PACT
A new “Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow” initiative was recently launched to the public — the founding 12 organizations are comprised of companies who produce the majority of the United States’ dairy, meat, poultry, as well as animal feed.
Damaging Temperatures, Winds to Blame for 20% Reduction in Northwest Cherry Crops
A 20% reduction in the Northwest cherry crop is now predicted ahead of this year’s harvest. Reports say the drought…
Union Pacific Rail System Snafu Rockets Ocean Shipping Costs 333%
Recent Union Pacific train congestion in the Midwest caused temporary refusal of new ocean shipments out of the West Coast, causing shipping stalls and huge price hikes.
H-2A Temporary Ag Worker Program Amendment Passes House Vote
A new amendment to the H-2A temporary ag worker program will hopefully resolve a longstanding labor shortage issue in dairy and other ag sectors.
Drought Has Caused the Incoming Almond Crop to Shrink 10%
Severe statewide drought, including a June that was the driest spell the central portion of the state has seen in 127 years, is causing the 2021 almond crop in California to project 10% smaller than 2020, says the USDA.
Wildfires in the West Continue to Grow in Numbers and Size
Drought conditions have only stoked the 65-plus Western wildfires burning across the U.S. this week. Nearly 918,000 acres have been burned across a span of 12 states with California being a prime victim.
Approved $43 Billion Bill Will Expand Rural Broadband
A $43 billion bill from the House Agriculture Committee was introduced and approved this week to bring broadband service to hundreds of thousands whom do not have access.
New USDA Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program Offers Chance to Recoup Losses
The USDA announced new relief payments for livestock producers who had to euthanize animals during the pandemic.