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Still a Chance of Frost and Freeze in Forecast

Still a Chance of Frost and Freeze in Forecast

Mike DavisMar 15, 2024

It’s certainly feeling like spring, in fact maybe late spring more so than March right now. I’m talking with Corey…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday March 15

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday March 15

Brooks SchafferMar 15, 2024

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

The Yonder Report

The Yonder Report

Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production; Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals; and California’s extreme swing…

Iowa Leads Nation in Hog Production Again

Iowa Leads Nation in Hog Production Again

NAFB News ServiceMar 14, 2024

Iowa remains the top producer of hogs in the United States, with about $10.9 billion in cash receipts in 2022,…

Farm Bill Could Follow Appropriations Process

Farm Bill Could Follow Appropriations Process

Mike DavisMar 14, 2024

The federal appropriations process could pave the way for other pieces of legislation of important, like the farm bill. Representative Frank…

USDA Finalizes ‘Product of USA’ Rule

USDA Finalizes ‘Product of USA’ Rule

Mike DavisMar 14, 2024

USDA’s final ‘Product of the USA’ rule will allow farmers to label meat, poultry and egg products when they are…

Protecting Your Cattle From Pasture Parasites

Protecting Your Cattle From Pasture Parasites

Chad SmithMar 14, 2024

Parasites will be close by when cattle are out on pasture. Good pasture management and a strategic deworming protocol can…

Ag Trade Deficit in Context

Ag Trade Deficit in Context

David GeigerMar 14, 2024

In the latest USDA Ag Export forecast, a stronger dollar and competition are the two primary reasons for U.S. ag…

Dairy Starts Slowly in 2024 Due to Low Demand

Dairy Starts Slowly in 2024 Due to Low Demand

Mike DavisMar 13, 2024

Rabobank released its first-quarter dairy report for 2024. Lucas Fuess, a senior dairy analyst for Rabo AgriFinance, says he’s cautiously…