TOP AG NEWS
Beef, Pork Margins Steady Mid-May
According to data released Friday, the week ending May 13 saw little change for beef packers and cattle feeders, with…
USDA Previews Emergency Relief Assistance for Agricultural Producers Who Incurred Losses Due to 2022 Natural Disaster Events
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock…
El Niño to Bring Warmth, Moisture to Midwest
Hope is on the horizon for areas of the U.S. still suffering from crippling drought. El Niño’s return brings with…
Majority of Iowa Corn Planted in Prime Conditions
The Tall Corn State is mainly finished with corn planting as Iowa farmers clocked an 86% completion rate in the…
Beef, Pork Exports Modestly Higher Amidst Otherwise Shrinking Volume
USDA weekly sales numbers have been slow at best and disheartening at worst, except for beef and pork in the…
Bipartisan SAVE Act Seeks to Correct Unfair Trade Practices
Eight U.S. lawmakers have introduced the SAVE Act, an amendment to the Agriculture Trade Act of 1978. Safeguarding American Value-Added…
Feed Costs Plague Cattle Producers, Relief Possible this Fall
U.S. cattle production remains a challenging cycle impacting most producers.
Black Sea Grain Export Deal Extended for Two Months
The President of Turkey announced Wednesday the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal extension for an additional two months. The announcement…
Kansas Wheat Tour Reveals Extreme Drought Damage
The annual Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat tour throughout Kansas has begun. DTN Editor Joel Reichenberger reports that day…
Research Shows Second Iron Injection Adds Value to Piglet Growth, Condition
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) annual meeting showcased new research on the importance of iron supplementation for newborn…