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When compared to the previous USDA projects released in September, meat production and prices decreased, for the most part.

Exports of U.S. beef trended lower in April due in large part to obstacles in China.   “China we knew would have an off month in April. It was really the start of the disruption and the height of the tariffs, almost 150% tariffs on beef throughout April," said U.S. Meat Ex...

The USDA’s April Prices Received Index fell 3.6% from March but was 12% higher year-over-year.  The livestock production index fell 8% in April compared to the prior month but was still 18% above last year.  The crop production index rose 4.9% from March but was dow...

USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined.  Commercial meat output totaled 4.56 billion pounds in November, down 3% from November 2023.  Beef production dropped three percent on an annual basis to 2.22 billion pou...

As the experts have been predicting for some time the price situation for livestock producers is improving but things are going the other way for many crop producers.  The latest evidence of that coming in USDA 's price report covering the month of August.  It show...

Minor month-over-month adjustments were recorded in USDA's August look at meat production at prices for 2024.   “The overall story hasn't changed much from last month, and several of the previous months going back a while,” noted World Agricultural Outlook Board chair Mark Jakanowski.  He said that was re...

R-Calf USA is warning of catastrophic consequences if the 2023 Farm Bill doesn’t include reforms.  CEO Bill Bullard said the future important infrastructure components to remain competitive such as participants, cattle and markets are in jeopardy.   “And f...

Late last week, USDA released its latest Ag Prices Report, and to no one’s surprise, there were two key topics of discussion.  The rising commodity prices received by farmers in June, and the rising cost of inputs.  Gary Crawford breaks down the details.   If you...

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 ...

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 ...