Farmers from all sectors, including the sheep industry, are watching the events from Washington, D.C.
Western Ag Network’s Russell Nemetz is in Scottsdale, Arizona for the American Sheep Industry Convention, where a new Farm Bill is top of mind.
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According to the latest Cattle on Feed report, drought brought placement numbers lower.
Experts predict consumers will pay nearly double the price per pound for certain types of turkey than the average cost just five years ago.
The price for chicken is cooling off, experts say, thanks to a rise in production and a decrease in demand. However, the USDA is projecting that food prices will continue to rise through next year.
