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The beef industry is defending its sustainability record against attacks in the mainstream media that it does more damage to the environment than good. Idaho producer Kim Brackett, with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, recently told lawmakers in D.C. EP ...

There were a lot of cattle in feedlots the New Year started. USDA reporting that on January 1st inventory was 12 million head, that will be up 1% from January 2021. "...and would be the second highest inventory number for the month since the survey began in 1996," noted USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam ...

USDA's January WASDE report had a modest change for the meat production outlook. "For 2022, in terms of beef production...increased our beef production forecast by 160 million pounds," said World Ag Outlook Boar Chair Mark Jekanowski ...

During last week’s American Farm Burau Federation Convention, farmer and rancher delegates adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in the year ahead. “What's most noteworthy is the amount of time they spent discussing livestock markets and our folks are calling for greater transparency, working for more sunlight into how cattle are marketed," said the AFBF’s Sam Kieffer. "And

As we continue with your Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, we look today at the livestock industries. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS said their 12-month outlook for Northwest dairy suggests slightly profitable returns ...

The USDA is out with the November Farm Price Index. And as Gary Crawford points out, the report shows increases for almost every major farm product, expect one. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Washington FFA Vice President, Ainsley Carpenter said those connected with dairy and beef need to standup for themselves. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Idaho’s value of Ag exports could be on pace to set another record this year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, $778 million worth of agricultural products were exported out of Idaho through the end of September. According to the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, that was an 11% increase during the same time period in 2020. And ...

Canada recently reported a case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy in an eight-year-old beef cow on a farm in Alberta. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified the World Organization for Animal Health of the case. Canada said the detection and reporting of an atypical BSE case will not affect the OIE negligible risk status of Canada, and market access for Canadian animals and beef

Tuesday will be an exciting day for the Jerome, ID community, as The Scoular Company will hold a ceremonial ribbon cutting of their new facility that will manufacture plant-based alternative protein made from barley. The 15,000 square foot facility will produce barley protein concentrate, Emerge, used for aquaculture feed and pet food ...