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Celebrating agriculture in a big way
Slideshow: National Ag Day event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., draws spectators, policy makers and more to show modern farming. Perhaps it was the chance to meet in person. Maybe it was...
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Weighing in on daylight saving time
The Farm Progress PANEL respondents share their approaches, though they kind of agree on one thing. The event happens twice a year – we're either springing forward or falling back depending on the...
View ArticleFarm Progress Announces Extension to Farm Progress Show Site in Decatur, IL
Show grounds locked in for future world-class agricultural events. Farm Progress is excited to announce its extended contract with Brush College, LLC., confirming Farm Progress Show’s biennial...
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Another volatile spring for cattle markets
The markets are shaky now, but it's been worse. While spring is typically the high point for calf prices, 2022 marks the third straight year that something significant has taken some steam out of the...
View ArticleOcean shipping reform could be entering final stretch
Senate committee advances bill to hold foreign-flag ocean carriers accountable in filling empty containers. Nearly 21% of American agricultural goods were not exported because of supply chain issues...
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Dairy-beef numbers to reach a half million this year
Angus Genetics Inc. offers tools to help dairy producers select the right beef bulls. From the 1970s through 2012, it was common for U.S. dairy farmers to raise all their heifer calves. Many would...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 24, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at the impact of rising input costs of farmers around the world. Max Armstrong shares that farmers are facing the same input cost challenges from around the world. He offers a look...
View ArticleTrichomoniasis in cattle affects reproduction
It occurs most often when ranchers use untested bulls, purchase open cows with unknown background, or when cattle herds commingle. Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that can sneak into...
View ArticleBeef trade deal struck with Japan
New trigger mechanism keeps U.S. beef on level playing field with other CPTPP countries as beef exports continue to rise. The United States and Japan have reached an agreement to increase the beef...
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Synchronizing Estrous in natural cattle breeding programs
Estrous synchronization also helps producers save time and energy by shortening the calving season. Estrus synchronization often is used in the artificial insemination industry.Typically, we do not...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 25, 2022
Max Armstrong shares details from a new report looking at how input costs are impacting farm profits. Max Armstrong continues his conversation about rising input costs for farmers this time with a...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Farm Futures' updated 2022 acreage estimates, Ukraine export hurdles, Texas wildfires and more! Did March Madness distract you from ag news this week? No matter what shape your bracket is in, we’ve...
View ArticleSome ways to use Choice-Select spread
Livestock Outlook: The Choice-Select spread shows demand for cattle quality-grade types, reflecting relative strength of two similar, separate consumer markets. On April 20, 2020, expiring May 2020...
View ArticleThe power of profit for your ranch
Money is the fuel for your business, but how you look at this tool can guide your future. Why do we want a profit? Simply put we want money. More accurately than that we need money. Like it or not...
View ArticleTechnical assistance available for meat processor grants
Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants also offering new round of $23.6 million for expanding meat processing. USDA announced the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical...
View ArticleFFA Tribute: Emily Dahlke
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Emily Dahlke, Wisconsin State FFA treasurer.Emily is a sophomore in college and is nearing the end of her term as an officer, but she's had a great time this past year....
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, March. 26, 2022
National Ag Week, port issues, ag tires and crop protection products are featured topics this week.Max was in Washington, D.C., for National Agriculture Week this week, and he spoke with several...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 28, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on his visit to the National Ag Day celebration in Washington, D.C. Max Armstrong recalls the recent National Ag Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. That's...
View ArticleCattle market frustrates, but fundamentals are better this spring
Cattle price expectations for 2022 have been lowered over the last few weeks, but prices are much higher now than they were in the spring of 2021. While spring is typically the high point for calf...
View ArticleFeedlots packed full…For now
A new record level in feedlots-- a record in place since 1996. The latest USDA Cattle on Feed revealed a March 1 feedlot inventory of 12.163 million head, a record level for March for the data series...
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