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Summer Milk Prices Vary Wildly, Making Forecasting Difficult
Milk price forecasting is a challenging endeavor, particularly for the U.S. and New Zealand this year. Midpoint prices have ranged…
Tips for Improving Soil Health
More than any other asset, soil is the driving force behind strong yields and profitability. Farmers know that improving soil…
No Agreement Reached in Rail Strike as Harvest Draws Nearer
The reality of a rail shutdown is drawing concern as harvest creeps closer. No resolution has been attained by rail…
SenecaVirus Enters U.S. through Feed Ingredients
For the first known time in U.S. history, Senecavirus A (SVA) has been detected in pig feed ingredients imported from…
Farmer Outlook Improves from Last Month, Markedly Lower than Last Year
Overall U.S. farmer outlook has improved in the latest Ag Economy Barometer reading for August. However, farmer sentiment remains much…
Bi-Partisan Support Drives Voluntary Conservation Policy Crop Insurance Discount
Lawmakers continue to push for a cover crop incentive bill despite a proposed $25-per-acre incentive failing to survive the latest…
Tips for Early Pasture Management Ahead of Drought Condiitons
Proper pasture management can help minimize a drought’s impact on grazing land, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service…
New Food Industry Survey Shows Immense Pressures Facing Food Retailers
A new survey from the Food Industry Association shows that food retailers continue to operate under extreme, unusual challenges. Between…
Iowa Soybean Conditions Improve Despite Little Rain
The first full week of September proved hot and dry for most of Iowa. With little to no rain, little…
Farmer-Led Conservation Strategies Work, According to Land and Water Experts
Should farmers themselves lead the way to a more conservation-focused agricultural landscape? According to a U.S. Department of Interior secretary…