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Shrinking labor pool to hit rural America hardest

Shrinking labor pool to hit rural America hardest

Record beef prices boost producer margins while hog prices surge through June; dairy sees expansion as new processing facilities come online.

FFA Chapter Tribute: Emily Bray, Lake Mills, Iowa FFA

FFA Chapter Tribute: Emily Bray, Lake Mills, Iowa FFA

Mike Pearson talks with Emily Bray, of Lake Mills, Iowa about her FFA experience and how she got started in the organization younger than most.

This Week in Agribusiness, July 12, 2025

This Week in Agribusiness, July 12, 2025

Mike Pearson talks markets with Matthew Kruse, President of Comstock Investments and learns about Forcivo-- a new fungicide from Corteva Agriscience at their open house in Johnston, Iowa.

Ag tech has critical role to play even in strong cattle market

Ag tech has critical role to play even in strong cattle market

LIVE STREAM TUESDAY, JULY 15 AT 1 PM CT - Andrew Coppin, CEO of Ranchbot, joins us to talk beef cattle markets and ag tech.

Impact of calving difficulty and age at first calving on subsequent lactation

Impact of calving difficulty and age at first calving on subsequent lactation

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JULY 17 AT 1 PM CT - Dr. Al Kertz walks us through the importance of understanding and measuring calving difficulty and age at first calving.

Quality and consistency driving the beef business

Quality and consistency driving the beef business

Record prices, sustained momentum, and a premium shift in quality are reshaping the beef industry, with consumers leading the charge.

House bill would offer fairer market prices for livestock disaster assistance

House bill would offer fairer market prices for livestock disaster assistance

Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act would require payment rate updates quarterly instead of annually to better reflect shifting markets.

Farm Progress America, July 10, 2025

Farm Progress America, July 10, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at a red meat study published by Texas Tech University.

Cattle and beef market 2025 midyear review

Cattle and beef market 2025 midyear review

Cattle inventories remain the fundamental driver of sharply higher cattle and beef prices, but trade policy and animal health have added new layers of risk to markets.

Trump’s farm labor vision: All-American workforce, no amnesty for undocumented workers

Trump’s farm labor vision: All-American workforce, no amnesty for undocumented workers

Agriculture Secretary Rollins outlines Trump's stance on farm labor, emphasizing an all-American workforce and continued deportations, raising concerns about food supply.