Homesteading
USDA’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook for June points to a mixed year for producers, with tighter beef supplies supporting cattle prices, while larger supplies of dairy, pork, poultry, and eggs pressure some markets.
U.S. consumers are still reaching for beef even though the country now produces more pork than beef.
CoBank economist Brian Earnest joins us to discuss the rapid growth of the meat snack category, shifting consumer protein demand, and how food companies are adapting to a changing retail landscape.
Commercial performance will determine whether the specialty sorghum market can expand across poultry-producing regions.
Declining cases prompt officials to ease nationwide poultry restrictions, though local measures remain available if needed.
A long-running poultry waste lawsuit remains unresolved after a federal judge rejected proposed settlements and appeals followed.
Consumers are watching affordability, but projected beef demand remains strong enough to sustain market attention.
Strong cattle values persist as producers weigh the costs and risks associated with herd expansion.
Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms joins us to share the inspiration behind their new “America 250" Collection, and how rural traditions continue to shape modern American history and culture.
The proposed USDA rule would replace negative pay adjustments with a guaranteed minimum base rate for poultry growers.