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Tools for adjusting stocking rates during drought
While areas across Nebraska have received some precipitation, much of the state remains in moderate to extreme drought. Following recommended trigger dates for necessary management changes, now is the...
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How significant are discounts on lighter muscled calves?
Over the last year, we have discussed price differentials between bulls and steers, and for weaned calves versus those straight off the cow. In both cases, there are management implications for...
View ArticleTake a moment to pause and remember
No one consulted farmers when they put Memorial Day on the calendar.Frankly, if they had, it wouldn’t come at the end of May.I know so many of you were racing to get your fall crops in the ground over...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some agricultural news this week? We’re here to help. Here’s a summary of the top headlines in agriculture from around the country.USDA to transform food supplyEvery component of the food...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 3, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on news that the Biden Administration is focusing on poultry processors with rules aimed to force the industry to disclose compensation for producers. The administration alleges...
View ArticleUS, Japan formalize updated beef agreement
U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai signed a new agreement June 2 with Japan’s Ambassador to the United States Koji Tomita to revise the beef safeguard mechanism under the U.S.-Japan...
View ArticleUtilize your control
Over the weekend my family took a little road trip. There were two things that stood out to me along the way. One was how many planters were still in the field (we were headed south), and differing...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness June 4, 2022
Part 1Max Armstrong is at the desk and Mike Pearson is remote this week. Jacqui Fatka, Policy Editor and Farm Futures, joins Max to talk about the future of the Farm Bill considering all the money...
View ArticleAustin Randolph, Kentucky State FFA Treasurer
In the FFA Chapter Tribute Max talks with Austin Randolph, Kentucky State FFA Treasurer whose term is just coming to an end. He says the impact of meeting so many FFA students from across the state was...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 6, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at how vegetable oil markets are being impacted by the Ukraine situation. Ukraine and Russia account for nearly 80% of the sunflower oil for the world, and concerns about soybean...
View ArticleUpcoming series: Drought management in beef operations
Drought management in beef operations will headline an online economics series June 15, July 6 and July 27.The Drought Management and Economics Series will be presented by Jason Smith, Texas A&M...
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China, Beef, and Corn
China purchased a record $35.9 billion in ag products from the U.S. in 2021. While activity fell short of the Phase 1 trade agreement thresholds – if that’s even a thing anymore – it was a roughly $7...
View ArticleCattle markets transition to summer
As we move into June, cattle markets are transitioning into summer mode, reflecting seasonality and a myriad of other factors which are currently impacting markets.Market impacts vary across different...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 7, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at the volatility in the wheat market with insight from Dale Durchholz, a consultant with Grain Cycles. Durchholz has shared how many countries grow wheat which is a vital food...
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Farmer sentiment plummets as production costs skyrocket
Despite strong commodity prices, producers are very concerned about their farms’ financial performance in 2022. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped in May to its lowest level...
View ArticleWOTUS roundtable features cattle producers’ concerns
On June 6, the Kansas Livestock Association, an affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, hosted a Waters of the U.S. roundtable with representatives from the Environmental Protection...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Here’s a look at 5 headlines that appear to be at the top of everyone’s mind this week.1. Iowa DNR grants Supreme Beef’s water use permitThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources has granted a northeast...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 8, 2022
Max Armstrong continues his discussion about food inflation looking at chicken and seafood. The price of chicken breasts has risen to heights not seen since the 1980s thanks to avian influenza which...
View ArticleFull Senate confirms USDA chief scientist
The Senate advanced the nomination of Dr. Chavonda J. Jacobs-Young to be USDA undersecretary of agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics. The Senate Agriculture Committee took up her...
View ArticleCropland prices up 20% this year
Land prices have taken another jump after remaining steady to start 2022. The latest land values report from Farmers National Company provides an update on current land value trends and a forecast for...
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