Beef Producers to Expand Consumer Efforts on Sustainability, Education
As consumers continue to list sustainability and animal welfare as priorities when considering beef products, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Record-Breaking Ag Exports Forecasted Through 2022
U.S. ag exports could hit $173.5 billion yet this year, topping 2020 by $4 billion according to the latest ag export forecast.
Judge Dismisses Iowa Pork’s California Prop 12 Lawsuit
Another effort to challenge California’s Proposition 12 law has failed. Last week a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Iowa Pork Producers Association which challenged the law which will restrict the sale of pork in California starting in January 2022.
Hog Disease ‘Protection Zone’ Created by USDA
In order to protect U.S. swine and pork exports from African swine fever, officials at the USDA have announced the launch of a new “foreign animal disease protection zones” in two Caribbean territories.
5 Ways to Handle Parts Shortages
Agriculture equipment manufacturers are warning customers that international supply shortages could greatly impact part availabilities this harvest season.
Lower ‘Cattle on Feed’ Numbers Reported
August’s Cattle on Feed report showed inventories for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head showed a 1.9% decline from the same period last year.
RMA Responds to Increasing Interest in Specialty and Organic Crop Insurance Options
According to the RMA, liabilities for insured specialty crops increased from $1 billion to over $20 billion since 1990 bringing…
Packers & Stockyards Act Gets Guidance Updates From the USDA
The USDA has issued new FAQ answers and information to help clarify how it plans to enforce the updated Packers and Stockyards Act.
Carbon Task Force Discuss Ways to Increase Farmer Incentives
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has created a new carbon-sequestration task force to find ways to incentivize landowners and increase participation.
Deere & Co. Sets New Earnings Record, Beating Out Former 2013 Figures
Deere & Co. officials, recently reported very positive third-quarter earnings results — earning more in the first nine months of its 2021 fiscal year than its previous whole record year in 2013.