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Meat prices expected to increase slightly this summer

Meat prices expected to increase slightly this summer

Notable trends include modest increases in beef and pork prices and a decrease in chicken breast prices.

May hay stocks provide early perspective on 2024 hay supply

May hay stocks provide early perspective on 2024 hay supply

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their May 1 hay stock estimates.

This Week in Agribusiness, May 11, 2024

This Week in Agribusiness, May 11, 2024

The U.S. waterway system, WASDE recap, pork producer issues, the Fendt Lodge, Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days and sorghum trade opportunities are highlighted this week.

Senators request more aggressive approach on HPAI countermeasures

Senators request more aggressive approach on HPAI countermeasures

Legislative Watch: More research on wild bird deterrents, vaccines, biosecurity; USDA criticized for canceling cattle inventory report; $22M for underserved, veteran farmers.

To be profitable means running a profitable cattle operation

To be profitable means running a profitable cattle operation

It’s not the weather gaining the attention of Cattlemaster Doug Ferguson, it’s the breeding stock sales.

AgriWebb raises $7.2m to fuel further innovation in sustainable beef production

AgriWebb raises $7.2m to fuel further innovation in sustainable beef production

A world leader in beef cattle production software provider, AgriWebb, has announced the close of additional funding for continuing its drive toward improved livestock management and sustainability.

BIF announces Seedstock, Commercial Producer award finalists

BIF announces Seedstock, Commercial Producer award finalists

The Beef Improvement Federation has announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards.

Switzer Ranch staying resilient with long-term outlook

Switzer Ranch staying resilient with long-term outlook

Fourth-generation rancher strives to keep Switzer Ranch under the same ownership.

Farm Progress America, May 10, 2024

Farm Progress America, May 10, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the sheep industry in the United States.

Alabama second state to ban lab-grown meat

Alabama second state to ban lab-grown meat

More than 150 companies across the world sell cell cultivated meat, including 43 in the United States.