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Illinois Pig Farmer to be Featured in Super Bowl Commercial
This year’s Super Bowl will highlight more than the ol’ pigskin. An Illinois pig farmer and his family will be…
Farm Income to Decline in 2023 Amidst Increased Expenses
While farmers saw record-high profits in 2022, expenses are set to rise even higher in 2023. The Economic Research Service’s…
Consumers Say Beef is Still ‘What’s for Dinner’
Domestic beef demand remains strong, according to a recent report from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). 2022 research shows…
WOTUS Debate Continues Until Anticipated Supreme Court Clarity
Republicans have called for a pause on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) ruling, awaiting clarity from the Supreme Court…
Fruit and Vegetable Demand to Increase with Revamped School Nutrition Guidelines
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new USDA nutritious school meals initiatives at a recent Healthy School Meals Roundtable. The…
Huge Losses Necessary to Trigger 2023 ARC or PLC Payments
As the 2023 Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) enrollment deadline draw nearer (March 15), a University…
February WASDE Boosts Corn, Soybean Ending Stocks
USDA’s February Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report boosted both corn and soybean ending stocks.…
Tips for Designing Time-Tested Dairy Facilities
Raising productive dairy cows starts with using the right equipment. Automated milking systems and calf feeders are a great way…
Cattle Producers Find Value in Feed Conversion Rate
Cattle producers should prioritize cows selectively to improve feed conversion rate. And some already are, such as Hayse Farms in Redding, Iowa.
Mexico to Accept Safety-Inspected U.S. GMO Corn
Negotiations with Mexico continue after the country’s president announced a potential ban on U.S. GMO corn. After months of meetings,…