U.S. Department of Agriculture
Sees slight expansion in cattle herd, hog herd holding steady.
Export demand remains a bright spot for cattle and hog markets.
The quarterly Hogs and Pigs report pegs the inventory of all hogs and pigs on Sept. 1, 2011, at 66.6 million head.
USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2011 was 65.0 million head.
The initial market reaction to the USDA’s announcement that the H1N1 flu virus was found in Minnesota hogs appears to be minimal to nil.
There is encouraging news in USDA’s June 26 Hogs and Pigs report. Listen to two experts’ commentary on the report.
Not only are the numbers of hogs produced in the U.S. growing, so are the number of hog operations.
USDA’s World Agricultura Supply and Demand Estimates for March increase corn carryout by 100 million bushels.
USDA’s World Agricultura Supply and Demand Estimates for December are little changed from November’s numbers but soybean ending stocks are projected at a record 955 million bushels.
Typically the trade sees a 4-bu. corn yield variance in the August WASDE report, reports market analysts from Allendale. The soybean market will be heavily influenced by trade factors.
Iowa’s Bill Northey sworn in as USDA Under Secretary.
President Donald Trump remains in U.S. farmers’ good graces, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse survey.
The proposed rule would remove a redundant requirement that requires hog slaughter establishments to clean hog carcasses before incising. The requirement is already covered under other rules.
Ag Secretary Perdue, FCC Chair Pai join coalition to kick-off listening sessions on expanding broadband services in rural America.
News outlets reporting China proposed to buy roughly $70 billion worth of U.S. ag and energy products if the US lifts its tariffs. However, some in the administration say the number is flawed.
USDA’s World Agricultura Supply and Demand Estimates for September project higher production numbers for corn but soybean, which raised ending stocks for both.
USDA’s World Agricultura Supply and Demand Estimates for November projects lower production and reduced exports for both corn and soybeans but corn should see smaller ending stocks.
Pork producers urge Congress to step up efforts to keep ASF from entering U.S. ports.
For several weeks, farmers have been debating amongst each other the virtue of taking a Market Facilitation Program payment.
After months of uncertainty and murky details, the agency announced per acre payments will vary by county but will range from $15 to $150.
Inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2019, was 75.5 million head, up 4% from June 1, 2018, and up 1% from March 1, 2019. This is highest June 1 inventory since estimates began in 1964.
Shoot, trap, pressure and push, but the march of wild pigs continues across the United States. However, a chemical cavalry is approaching and may provide a major weapon in the control arsenal used by landowners and farmers: Kill the ultimate beast of survival with a poison pill?
Lawsuit challenges cancellation of farmer fair practice rule
Total red meat production for 2013 and 2014 is down from December estimates.
As corn futures plunged after USDA reported surprisingly high stocks, analysts wondered what livestock and poultry have been eating in place of corn.
China continues to deal with an outbreak of African Swine Fever while U.S. agriculture makes preparations to keep it out of the country.
An organic, pasture-based farmer in Georgia has won a legal battle seeking restitution for 160,000 chickens lost to bald eagles.
U.S. and Mexican officials are working together on pre-export inspection protocols before resuming live cattle imports into the U.S. The use of sterile flies is also a priority to help control the spread of NWS in Mexico.