Agriculture
AFBF Economist Nelson joins us to discuss sterile fly production, producer biosecurity practices, veterinary coordination, and potential financial tools to support livestock operations as eradication efforts continue.
Trending Stories: Livestock
Triangle H received the 2022 Feedyard Commitment to Excellence Award from Certified Angus Beef, gaining national recognition for its cattle care and quality.
Dr. Derrell Peel says the longer the border remains closed to Mexican cattle imports, the more likely some industry changes could become permanent.
The proposed USDA rule would replace negative pay adjustments with a guaranteed minimum base rate for poultry growers.
Trending Stories: Crops
Modern Ag Alliance’s Elizabeth Burns-Thompson joins Eliza to discuss the need for uniform pesticide labeling, glyphosate litigation, and the push for clearer, science-based environmental policy.
China’s pledge is supportive, but producers need confirmed sales and shipments before counting it as stronger export demand.
Farmdoc economist estimates 2024 colony stock losses at roughly $175 million, with rebuilding and renovation costs near $161 million.
Trending Stories: Machinery
Founder Jon Mollhagen says automation continues playing a larger role in reducing labor demands and animal stress.
Research shows a small number of companies account for much of the nation’s ammonia production capacity.
Tariffs on combines, harvesters, and some farm equipment will be reduced to 15% until 2028.
Trending Stories: Sustainability
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Evan Callicoat discusses data center expansion in the state, producers’ land and resource concerns, and debates over tax exemptions and rural development.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is using cattle waste to help power its dairy operation and cheese production.
A long-running poultry waste lawsuit remains unresolved after a federal judge rejected proposed settlements and appeals followed.
