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Take these Steps to Prevent Livestock Disease Spread
Animal disease is a risk any livestock producers face. But the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says producers can stake steps…
Corn Farmers Point to E15 as the Solution to Russian-Oil Ban
As U.S. fuel prices climb higher around the country due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, corn farmers attending Commodity…
Written Agreements – Types, Deadlines and Details
With the March 15th sales closing date (SCD) quickly approaching there are many sales closing related documents that need to…
2021 U.S. Sweet Potato Production, Acreage Declined, Value Climbed
The U.S. sweet potato industry reduced in acreage and production in 2021 but increased in value according to USDA. Total…
Gene-Edited Cattle Approved for Meat Production
U.S. food regulators announced this week that short-haired cattle produced through gene editing (CRISPR) can now be raised for meat…
Ukraine Exports Slashed in Latest WASDE Report
USDA released its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report Wednesday, slashing exports from Ukraine as the Russian invasion…
Farmland Market Expected to Steady in 2022
After a volatile and record-breaking past several months for farmland values, a farm real estate specialist says farmland values can…
Iowa Pork Producer’s Injunction on Proposition 12 Dismissed by California Judge
An attempt by Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) to block California’s Prop 12 with a preliminary injunction has been denied…
Estimates Outline More than $1 Billion Lost in California Agriculture Due to 2021 Drought
Last year’s severe drought impacting much of the Western U.S. cost the state of California about $1.1 billion and nearly…
Latest Recap Finds Bird Flu Confirmed in 12 States, 1.9 million Birds Lost
The highly pathogenic bird flu continues its toll in the United States, now identified in a total of 12 states…