Ag Barometer Increase Pushed By Livestock Sector
Farmer sentiment inched higher in October as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased three points to a reading of 129.
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One Dose To Tighten The Calving Window, Merck Says
Good news for cattle producers who want to tighten their calving window and get more dollars at sale time.
Rollins Addresses NWS At FFA Convention
During her appearance at the FFA Convention last week, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed New World Screwworm and ongoing talks with Mexico.
Another Depredation Confirmed In NE Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed last week the Sherman Pack was responsible for another depredation in Ferry County.
AFBF Says Increased Beef Imports Could Threaten U.S. Supply
In an effort to lower the prices consumers pay at the local grocery store, President Trump recently announced plans to import beef from Argentina; a decision that’s not sitting well with the ranching community
World Hereford Conference Comes to Kansas City
More than 700 Hereford breeders from 20 countries have gathered in Kansas City, MO for the World Hereford Conference .
Importing Beef Would Hurt Overall Ag Economy, AFBF Says
More voices are coming out against the idea of purchasing beef from Argentina.
Are American Producers Ready If NWS Enters The Country
Officials in Mexico continue to struggle with New World Screwworm. From mid-August through mid-September, officials reported almost 32% more cases of New World Screwworm, totaling over 6,700 cases.
Tips When Planning A New Cattle Barn
Ensuring good functionality and animal safety are top objectives when planning a new cattle barn.
Jack Daniel’s Ending Program Providing Scraps To Local Farmers
Tennessee-based Jack Daniel’s is terminating a decades-long program that provided the company’s corn byproduct “slop” to local cattle farmers at low or no cost, allowing the farmers to inexpensively feed their cattle.