Domestic Crop and Livestock Production
Cattle analysts say the U.S. beef cattle herd rebuild still faces major hurdles despite some minor positive signals noted in certain regions.
Industry leaders say labor shortages and visa caps are putting pressure on the future of domestic shrimping.
USDA says planting progress remains strong nationwide, though some soybean fields are still slow to emerge.
Cattle producers may get some credit relief, but land and facility borrowing costs likely remain high.
Ethanol plants kept production steady, but softer gasoline demand and lower exports may limit near-term momentum.
The uncommon delivery has kept one farmer busy caring for four newborn kids at once.
Aimee Bissell discusses Iowa planting progress, weather conditions, fertilizer costs, and concerns over early crop development.
The inverted Choice-Select spread is not a strong warning sign in today’s tighter, higher-quality beef market, according to new analysis from Terrain.
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum says EPA’s final biofuel volumes keep corn demand steady and strengthen the outlook for soybean-based diesel feedstocks.