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Could a Water Pipeline be the Remedy for the Dry West?
As desperation grows to remedy drought conditions in the dried-out Western U.S., some are eyeing the floodwaters stemming from the…
Data Shows U.S. Pork Production as Carbon Neutral
The National Pork Board says U.S. pork production is carbon neutral. Recent environmental studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Improve Genetics for 2023 Profitable Herd Building
Its cowherd-building season in much of the U.S. Herd-building efforts are especially critical this year after the ongoing drought led…
New York Farmer Creates Organization for Rural Mental Health Awareness
Mental health conversations in rural America continue to be laced with stigma and shame. However, a New York dairy farmer…
NCBA 2023 Policy Priorities Focus on Disease Prevention, Conservation and Regulatory Challenges
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released 2023 policy priorities at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Priorities…
Beef Profit Margins Narrow
Cattle feeding margins narrowed considerably to kick off February, with average profits coming in at $15/head, a significant $45 decline…
Fine Tuning your Farm Marketing Plan
Al Kluis’ three-step marketing plan has been a backbone for many farmers throughout the U.S. over the last decade. However,…
USDA Lowers Argentinian, Boosts Brazilian Yield Estimates
USDA’s Foreign Ag Service (FAS) has significantly reduced its outlook for Argentina’s soybean harvest. Meanwhile, FAS has projected a large…
Vilsack Says More Competition, Less Consolidation Key for Healthy Rural Communities
Renewed efforts in federal agricultural policies aim to support small and midsize farm operations. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
U.S. Governors Call on Biden to Delay WOTUS Implementation
Continuing the push for a simplified and common-sense approach to clean water, 24 U.S. governors have asked the Biden administration…