Expect Higher Feed Prices this Winter, A Management Strategy Can Help Weather the Storm
The impact from this year’s drought continues to hit cattle producers across the country. Add already-high feed costs to the…
Continued Surge in Land Prices, Low Debt Ratio Suggests Hardy Farm Economy
Record-breaking sales of farmland throughout much of the United States, particularly in the Midwest, have raised eyebrows for those who…
U.S. Orange, Tangerine Output Projected to be Down by Double Digits for 2021-2022
USDA’s first all-orange crop production estimate is projecting output to be 12% lower than last season (91.05 million boxes, from…
The Research Behind Monitoring High Nitrate Levels in Pregnant, Grazing Cows
Extreme weather events, such as this year’s drought, can cause a build up of nitrogen in common forage plants. While…
Port of LA to Operate 24/7 Amid Ongoing Container Shipping Backlogs
The Biden Administration announced Wednesday that the Port of Los Angeles will be joining the Port of Long Beach with…
John Deere Workers Strike for First Time Since 1986
John Deere’s union workers agreed to go on strike at midnight Wednesday for the first time since the 1980s farm…
USDA Announces New Tool for Estimating Payments for Drought-Related Feed Transportation Costs
A new online tool is available for U.S. farmers and ranchers impacted by this year’s severe drought to help document…
Crop Progress Report Shows U.S. Corn Half Harvested
Corn and soybean harvest has progressed as expected, according to the most recent USDA Crop Progress Report. Maintaining ahead-of-average paces…
Predicting 2022 Milk Prices Remains an Uncertain Guessing Game
Already-present market volatility in the dairy industry, combined with external uncertainty around the U.S. supply chain mean next year’s milk…
2021 Sorghum Crop Value Poised to Set Records
As harvest continues across the Sorghum Belt, high yield predictions are holding true. While sorghum yield won’t be setting records…