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Pork producers are making a difference in their industry by serving on task forces. Some focus on health or the environment while others concentrate on taste and consumer outreach. The objective of the producer-led Loin Complex Task Force is to increase and capture value and volume on the loin complex for the entire pork industry. […]

The latest Rabobank quarterly pork report shows global pork consumption remains soft. Christine McCracken, senior animal protein analyst with Rabobank, talks about the latest findings. “As we’ve gone through the summer here with pretty healthy demand, I think for most products, we’re looking into the back half and maybe a little bit more uncertainty both […]

Wisconsin Corn is partnering with the U.S. Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association to bring Trade Policy School to Wisconsin. Shane Goplin from Wisconsin Corn Growers says Trade Policy School aims at educating and empowering grower leaders on trade topics. “We have the opportunity to bring the national and the global level back […]

An ancient grain is making something of a comeback. Mike Davis reports. For more information, visit sorghumunited.com.

Four elected officials from California introduced the “Agricultural Emergency Relief Act” to create a permanent USDA structure that would provide relief to farmers hurt by natural disasters. While Congress routinely provides disaster relief to farmers hurt by natural disasters, the lack of a permanent program has resulted in multiple administrative changes. That can cause confusion […]

The Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4 percent to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30, 2023. That’s compared with net income of $1.81 billion and $3.57 billion for the same periods during 2022. Net income increased $200 million or 7.6 percent to $2.8 billion for the second […]

The House Ag Committee Chair says he plans to use the upcoming farm bill to deal with California’s Prop 12 that was upheld by the Supreme Court. At Minnesota’s Farmfest, Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) said the Supreme Court did say in its decision that Congress has the power to address the issues caused by Prop […]

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540.

An expert says take care of your brain. It’s the only one you’ve got. Gary Crawford has expert advice on how to boost your brain.

While August doesn’t usually mean cooler temperatures, the month has started off more comfortable than the blazing heat of July, but that isn’t saying much. Climatologist Corey Davis explains.