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What Will Impact Cattle Industry In 2023?
While we’re over two months in, many questions remain about 2023, and how the year head will impact the farming community. Dr. Phil Bass, Mea...
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NMPF Wants Expedited Approval of Climate-Friendly Additives
November 22, 2022 The National Milk Producers Federation wants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to speed up the approval of climate-smart feed additives. The group wants the FDA to modernize its regulations allowing for faster approval of animal feed additives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The mil...
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2021 Farm Production Expenses Surpassed $390 Billion
August 3, 2022 According to the USDA, farm production expenses hit $392.9 billion in 2021, a 7.3% year-over-year increase ($3.66.2 billion in 2020). The four biggest expenditures totaled $189.4 billion...
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Maintaining Quality Forage This Time Of Year Can Be Challenging
Wet and hard to ensile forages can prove to be a big challenge for producers, which can result in even bigger problems for their bottom line
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What Are The Best Ways To Help Cattle Acclimate To New Location?
When stocker cattle arrive at their new home they are stressed from travel and most likely have not relaxed enough to properly eat or drink water for several days
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Schrier Introduces Bill To Reduce Methane Emissions In Cow Burps
Last month, Washington congresswoman Kim Schrier introduced the Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act. She noted this bill will fund the study of innovative ways to reduce methane emissions in livestock, including through feed additives such as seaweed
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Grain Prices Should Improve in 2021
According to the USDA, global grain stocks in 2021 will likely be about 1.5% higher, year over year, reversing the downward trend observed over the past couple of years
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October Prices Received Index Led By Livestock Gains
According to the latest numbers from the USDA, most producers saw a modest increase in prices received for their commodities in the month of October
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Washington Total Farm Production Expenditures Drop
According to NASS, total farm production expenditures fell in Washington last year. 2019 expenditures are estimated at $7.09 billion, down 13% from 2018’s $8.19 bi
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USDA: Despite High Feed Prices Dairy Industry Not Expected To Slow
Gary Crawford says even with higher feed prices developing, the USDA forecasts milk output this year and next to keep growing.
Crawford noted that dairy product exports are expected to increase by about 3% next year.
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