Pro Farmer and Farm Journal analyst Jim Wiesemeyer recently engaged in a discussion with the Western Ag Network, sharing his perspectives on the likelihood of crucial farm legislation making strides in the coming year, or potentially succumbing to the complexities of election year politics.
Meat exports were mixed for the first half of the year according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
A study from Kansas State University found consumers are less willing to pay for certain meats as retail prices inch higher.
Some experts predict we could even see a mild recession by the end of the year.
While the implementation date for California’s Prop 12 was pushed back six months, leaders in Ag states like Iowa are calling on Congress to act.
The Farm Service Agency’s crop acreage reports as well as the USDA Emergency Relief Program applications are both coming up in mid-July.
The Pork Checkoff is working to give producers the tools and direction needed to not only prevent an outbreak but also return to business in the event one occurs.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is hosting a series of webinars to help ensure the transition goes as smooth as possible.
The AFBF said they’ve already seen a big shift. Now, they’re expecting prices to look up later this year for several reasons.
U.S. SHIP is modeled after the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
African Swine Fever is highly contagious and deadly
According to surveys by the University of Georgia in 2015, feral hogs caused approximately $100 million in agricultural damage just in that state. They continue to be a costly problem for rural communities across the state, reports Damon Jones of Georgia Farm Monitor.