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The infant formula shortage is scary and hitting close to home for many parents throughout the country. One woman has shipped out $978 worth of infant formula to friends in seven states where shortages are rampant.
Farmers, livestock producers and others in the agriculture industry are part of core skin cancer statistics related to outdoor work, consistently ranking highest in overall sun exposure.
U.S. red meat exports see strong to record-pacing Q1 totals. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO, Dan Halstrom shares the details.
The House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis alleges meat packers pressed “baseless” claims of beef and pork shortages early in the pandemic to persuade the Trump Administration to keep operations running.
Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA posted a first-quarter profit that beat expectations on the back of strength in its United States business, according to a financial statement on Wednesday.
A little bit better is a little bit better, said Ted Matthews, director of Minnesota Rural Mental Health. Matthews dispels myths about mental health, counseling and anxiety on the farm.
John Phipps breaks down the 900 million acres of farmland in the U.S. by land use and answers a looming question about if the U.S. has enough farmland to feed America.
Diesel prices hit historic highs this week. Due to increased demand and a drop in production, a diesel shortage may be looming as the largest diesel distribution hub in the U.S. is sitting on supplies at a 30-year low.
The NPPC applaudes the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend the comment period on its reporting requirements proposal on climate change-related information.
Italy will launch a cull of wild boars around Rome after African swine fever was found in one of the thousands that live in the Italian capital and the surrounding countryside.
Thousands of pigs died after barns lost power during a severe April storm near Kola, Manitoba.
Tyson Foods Inc TSN.N raised its full-year sales outlook on Monday after soaring meat prices helped the U.S. processor beat quarterly revenue and earnings estimates.
China’s soybean imports in April climbed from a month ago, helped by the arrival of cargoes delayed by poor weather and slow harvests in South America, customs data showed on Monday.
A dead wild boar was discovered in Italy’s capital Rome and tested positive for African swine fever, the regional government said on Thursday.
Demand for U.S. beef continues on a record-setting pace in March while pork exports were the largest of the year, yet well below last year’s record set in March.
Merck Animal Health announced a $250,000 donation to Iowa State University to support the new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
A new poll of global consumers suggests they’re not giving up beef burgers for environmental reasons, but the study itself maligns livestock production with faulty claims.
Rail backlogs in the United States are delaying shipment of grains as well as processed flour and corn syrup, contributing to the national problem of inflation, food and grain companies said at a hearing this week.
As we review market-based financial statements with our clients and analysts, the question inevitably comes up: “Why is cash flow tight when I am making money?”
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have tested a technology to make temporary genetic modifications in mosquitoes that may reduce risks associated with invasive genetic elements.
Even if you’re totally on board with the importance of sustainability, it can be daunting to consider what role you can play to move the needle in such a big conversation.
Feed additive Ractopamine is used to enchance or increase muscle mass and improve feed efficiency. The U.S. FDA addressed the food safety concerns.
With the emerging pork market in Peru, finding ways to increase per capita consumption has taken a boots-on-the-ground approach.
The case occurred in a person who had direct exposure to poultry and was involved in the culling process of poultry with presumptive H5N1 bird flu, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For years, Carissa Odland, DVM, has been fascinated by antimicrobial resistance in swine and how it connects to animal welfare and the sustainability of pork operations. Odland says more work is needed to help producers.
Higher costs for feed, energy and labor have yet to fully impact meat prices, but that will soon change, says CoBank’s Brian Earnest. Will consumers trade down when producer price inflation hits the meat case?
Inflation predictions were so wrong for so long, the real thing has flummoxed us entirely. The other problem with this abrupt price change is the number of things to blame.
In just a few years, the carbon markets available to farmers have accelerated to more than 16 different programs to choose from.
Decision making changes during periods of inflation. If the historic inflation continues, knowing how inflation impacts decision making will help you make better choices, and your plans will be more likely to succeed.
Farmers and ranchers have had to endure high winds for months. The powerful gusts haven’t just been annoying; it’s caused disasters across the U.S. High winds have been the culprit of wildfires and more.