What disruptions will war deliver?
Take a closer look at the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on fuel, fertilizer and grain prices. It hasn’t even been a week since Russia invaded Ukraine, but the implications for grain and...
View Article5 Beef trending headlines in the world
Check out these stories to find out what is happening in the BEEF world. There is a lot going on right now-- no only on our ranches and farms but in the world as a whole. Here's a roundup of five...
View ArticleUSDA Ag Outlook 2022 highlights
Acreage, prices, profits, income, interest rates and more were hot topics at the virtual outlook this year. More 100 agriculture leaders and subject matter experts gathered for over 30 sessions at the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 2, 2022
Max Armstrong shares insight from a company using drones in a new way Max Armstrong talks about the use of drones to spray crops from the air. The company Hylio has developed systems that can be used...
View ArticleFebruary cattle on feed
The industry continues to make progress working through large cattle supplies. The latest Cattle on Feed report was released last Friday and included a February 1, 2022 cattle on feed inventory of...
View ArticlePresident takes aim at ocean shippers
State of the Union address calls out unfair actions by ocean shippers causing supply chain concerns. During President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 1, the president took aim at ocean...
View ArticlePlan Now for Improving “Winter” Damaged Pastures
Check out all of your options available to help pasture paddocks to recover and become productive grazing paddocks again. It's not just roads and highways aren’t the only things that have suffered...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 7, 2022
Max Armstrong offers insight on one farmer's view of raising crops in Ukraine for 2022, Max Armstrong reports on insights from Roger Denhart who has been growing crops in Ukraine for more than 30...
View ArticleAgco Grain and Protein division shares outlook
Several brands included in this division supporting the grain handling and livestock businesses. Focus turns toward smart farming. When many farmers first think of Agco, tractors, planters and...
View ArticleIncreased uncertainty clouds cattle market optimism
Higher feed prices could mean a big impact on cattle markets. The war in Ukraine has injected much uncertainty into global markets. Markets do not like uncertainty and much of the market reaction thus...
View ArticleUpgrade your cattle’s reputation with preconditioning
What is immunocompetent? Our customers (stocker operators and feedlots) want matched sets of calves that are weaned, castrated, dehorned, familiar with water and feed sources and immunocompetent. What...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 8, 2022
Max Armstrong continues his look at one U.S. farmer's efforts to keep raising crops in Ukraine. Max Armstrong continues his report about Roger Denhart, a U.S. farmer who started farming in the country...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the world
Check out these stories to find out what is happening in the BEEF world. Here are 5 stories from across the United States and globe that could impact your ranch and might even warm your heart a...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 9, 2022
Max Armstrong looks ahead to the 2022 Commodity Classic which returns live in New Orleans. Max Armstrong shares some insight on the upcoming Commodity Classic which opens this week in New Orleans. Max...
View ArticleTerms to know to predict genetics in beef cattle
Know these terms when looking for new genetics for your cattle herd. Over the past 30 years we have seen the number of Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) reported by beef breeds expand several times...
View ArticleIt's frost seeding time
Now is the time to prepare your pasture. Frost seeding is the easiest and least expensive method for adding new legumes to a pasture. And now is the perfect time to be doing frost seeding.The goal of...
View ArticleConsumer Food Insights Report details consumer reaction to inflation
Perceptions of how much food prices have increased over past year is quite a bit lower than official data. Consumers are managing inflation in food prices for now, but their expectations to experience...
View ArticleOpportunities, challenges for beef industry
Policy Report: Marketing, traceability, labor and conservation are among the key issues. Economic recovery and growth since the onslaught and disruptions of COVID-19 have helped raise prospects for...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 10, 2022
Max Armstrong offers a look at a consumer survey showing what factors drive purchasing. Max Armstrong shares insight into the Power of Produce Report, a consumer survey from the Food Marketing...
View ArticleGrant opportunity for underserved farmers
USDA announces American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment to benefit farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. Underserved communities of agricultural producers have not received the level of...
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