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Farm Bill Progress Slowed Due to Debt Limit Debate
The drafting of the next farm bill is off to a remarkably late start. Expected to be the most expensive…
Vilsack, Ag Groups Respond to Mexico Dispute Settlement Request
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has shared that the U.S. is requesting a dispute settlement consultation with Mexico under the…
Nearly All U.S. Corn, Soybean Crop is Planted
This week’s Crop Progress report from USDA shows 96% of all U.S. corn is planted, up 4% from last week…
Improve Dairy Cow Fiber Degradation to Save on Feed Costs, Improve Production
Milk margins are driving dairy producers to find the most affordable rations that don’t sacrifice production.
Cash Cattle Market Climbs Post-Holiday
The cattle market took quite the climb after Memorial Day weekend. Cattle in the north traded at $185 to $188…
Early-Season Drought Expected to Continue Despite Scattered Precipitation
Last month marked the third-driest May in more than 30 years. Drought conditions have expanded across the U.S. Corn Belt.…
Winter Wheat Abandonment Expected to be Highest Since World War I
Significant drought is still impacting the 2023 winter wheat crop. The latest USDA weekly weather and crop bulletin noted, “Winter…
91 Livestock Antibiotics to Require Prescription Starting June 11
Livestock producers will be privy to significant changes happening in the livestock antibiotics industry this month. Many typically over-the-counter (OTC)…
Milk Prices See Downward Trajectory
Payments have been triggered for USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for the first three months of 2023. Margins have…
U.S. Farm Exports to Decline 8% in 2023
Due to ongoing global economic conditions, USDA expects farm exports to shrink 8% this year. The decline comes after record…