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What could China possibly have to do with a wave of mergers sweeping American farm co-ops? More than you might think, if you ask Todd Ludwig, CEO of the CFS (Central Farm Service) co-op in Minnesota.
On the other hand, weekly corn and soybean export sales were on the light side.
Old-crop corn sales notched a marketing-year low, while beef exports hit a marketing-year high.
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Soybeans have come full circle not only from this year۪s price rally but back to the familiar two-year range of $8 to $10 per bushel that occurred from 2008 to 2010. It took the droughts of 2011 and 2012 to allow an up
Analysts on the U.S. Farm Report wonder if U.S. corn, soybean farmers will be able to move massive amounts of grain to export markets.
In this exclusive interview with AgDay, country superstar Luke Bryan talks about why his latest tour is all about celebrating the American farmer.
Agriculture technology solutions are rapidly evolving from basic data management tools to true decision support systems.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its toll-free hotline to help farmers affected by Hurricane Matthew connect with resources that can assist with recovery. Farmers who have an agricu
Last week, the weaner breakeven was $33.07, down $0.81 for the week, feed costs were down $0.76 per head, and cash-traded weaner pig volume was above average. Read more here.
Research at the University of California-Davis may someday help producers determine whether they should select for passive or aggressive pigs in a given production system.
It is easy to get wrapped up in day-to-day decisions that keep your farm running well, but developing a long-term plan is key to the future success of your operation.
The front and back month contracts for pork are lingering near the $80 per head mark. It۪s a price some didn۪t expect to hang out this long with a flush of pork on the market. Pork industry experts say the reason pric
Gather a group of good ol۪ boys (and gals) into a steakhouse saloon in an iconic Western town, and both the beers and the banter start to flow and some interesting insights result.
As 3D printing technology advances, we’re approaching the day when someone who wants a juicy steak, instead of thinking ‘cook,’ they’ll be able to hit ‘print’ — well … maybe.
Local educators and community members can learn how to provide elementary and high school students with healthy meals and nutrition education through a new training program offered by Purdue Extension in partnership w
The U.S. economy is experiencing steady—not fantastic—growth. But it’s still winning the global economic race, economists say.
As the focus of corn and soybean markets turns to 2017 prospects for production, the pace of old crop corn and soybean consumption carries implications for carryover stocks into the 2017-18 marketing year. The level o
Our neighborhood lost power after a round of violent storms hit our area and some of our neighbors’ homes were also flooded. Now that the storms are over and the power is coming back on, can we still eat the food in o
Over the past 25 years, there have been shifts in crops planted in the United States. Overall, acres in feed grain crops decreased while acres in oilseed crops increased. Feed grain crops losing acres were wheat, oats,
The industry wants to know how producers are adopting to the Veterinary Feed Directives that began in January this year. The National Pork Board urges producer participation in the survey.
Very low crop insurance payments were made in 2016, resulting in a .27 loss ratio for all policies in the Federal program. Summary of Business data is available from the Risk Management Agency (RMA) back to 1989. Since
Heavy rain saturated swaths of farmland across the state in recent weeks, compelling significant numbers of farmers to reorder seeds or take measures to help their newly planted corn or soybeans prosper. Even many farme
Commodity businesses are cyclical by nature, and pork production is no different. To make the most of market upsides and minimize the impact of downsides, producers need to maximize their production by controlling the f
The bill has provisions that will lift an underwriting limit on revenue insurance products for livestock and reduce the cost of the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers.
The National Pork Producers Council and other groups late yesterday filed a request in federal court for a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule.
In the debate of antibiotic use, pig farmers know there are cases where antibiotic treatments are needed, but a growing public discontent makes decisions more complex. That can lead to unintended suffering for animals.
Here are the countries with the highest farmland prices in European Union member states, according to a new report (featuring 2016 data) from Eurostat.
This week the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosts its annual conference with the theme “Livestock Traceability: Opportunities for Animal agriculture.”
Two hours east of Washington, D.C., fourth-generation farmer Trey Hill showcases his farm, Harborview Farms, to lawmakers and consumers through Bayer’s ForwardFarming program.