DepositPhotos image The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 152 in February, driven by improved current conditions and a strong livestock sector, with the farm capital investment index reaching…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…the best ways to reduce uncertainty in the livestock sector is to advance a strong farm bill that includes improved livestock disaster and insurance offerings. The farm bill is long…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
DepositPhotos image National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry during the State of the Livestock Industry hearing,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…facing the livestock industry, highlighted by recent hearings of the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. The episode features opening comments from California Representative Jim Costa,…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
…2025,” says Ernie Goss of Creighton University. “Although grain prices have seen a recent uptick, it’s not enough to drive profitability.” While grain farmers struggle, livestock producers are faring better,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
…$75 million USDA initiative for wildfire mitigation in California and Oregon. This includes the creation of fuel breaks and the potential role of livestock grazing in reducing wildfire risks. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution
…important patent, barbed wire in 1874. The availability of barbed wire allowed fencing of rangeland and essentially ended the era of unrestricted open range grazing. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…temporarily blocked Mexican livestock shipments in late November due to concerns over the screwworm. The World Organization for Animal Health reported that the latest case was found in a cow…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced
…Machinery, livestock, and crops have always been needed to be moved around the farm or to market. Two-wheel carts suffice for early settlers. Soon four-wheeled wagons became the norm and…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
…health staff about the timely dissemination of crucial information, particularly as the outbreak continues to spread, with increasing cases reported among both humans and livestock. U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…livestock/poultry purchases are expected to see the largest increase relative to 2024. Farm sector equity is expected to increase by 4.3 percent ($156.8 billion) from 2024 to $3.83 trillion in…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…sustainability in livestock operations. “From refrigeration to the light bulb, we can help,” Hansen said, reinforcing the company’s broad range of agricultural solutions. The World Ag Expo, one of the…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…for producers for 2025 include rising input costs and decreasing prices for crops and livestock. U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025 U.S. Farmers’ Retain Optimistic Outlook for 2025…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…of contraction, the resulting supply constraints have shifted market leverage decisively in favor of cattle producers. Weather conditions will remain a critical factor influencing grazing availability, herd expansion and cattle…