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Guarded Optimism Amid Labor Shortage, Prop 12 Challenges in U.S. Pork Industry

Guarded Optimism Amid Labor Shortage, Prop 12 Challenges in U.S. Pork Industry

Mike DavisApr 18, 2024

2023 was a rough year for U.S. pork producers. During a recent press conference, National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan…

Industry Leaders Assuring Public Pasteurized Milk Supply is Safe

Industry Leaders Assuring Public Pasteurized Milk Supply is Safe

Mike DavisApr 17, 2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a dairy herd in North Carolina last week. This is today’s topic, I’m…

‘See For Yourself’ Mission Provides Firsthand Look at U.S. Soy Exports

‘See For Yourself’ Mission Provides Firsthand Look at U.S. Soy Exports

Chad SmithApr 17, 2024

The United Soybean Board recently traveled on a “See for Yourself” mission to Colombia and Panama. The mission allowed farmers…

Managing Crop Costs Instead of Cutting Inputs

Managing Crop Costs Instead of Cutting Inputs

David GeigerApr 17, 2024

After years of crop costs ratcheting up along with fertilizer prices, the cost of corn and soybeans have dropped compared…

Tips to Spot and Stop a Scam

Tips to Spot and Stop a Scam

Micheal ClementsApr 16, 2024

Scammers are constantly evolving to find new ways to take your money, and new scams are emerging that you should…

Pork Exports Continue to Surge in 2024

Pork Exports Continue to Surge in 2024

NAFB News ServiceApr 16, 2024

Exports of U.S. pork continued their robust growth in the first two months of 2024, according to recently released data…

South American Corn Yield to Drop from Pest Pressure

South American Corn Yield to Drop from Pest Pressure

Mike DavisApr 16, 2024

South American corn production numbers will be lower than expected, especially in Argentina. Dr. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Soil and Water Conservation District Stewardship Week

SC Commissioner Weathers: Soil and Water Conservation District Stewardship Week

Mike DavisApr 16, 2024

The National Association of Conservation Districts has designated the week of April 28-May 5 as Stewardship Week. In South Carolina,…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday April 16

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday April 16

Brooks SchafferApr 16, 2024

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