CattleFax Forecasts Continued Producer Profitability with Herd Expansion on the Horizon
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2024) – The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, shared expert market and weather analysis today. The smallest beef cow
Total U.S. Soy Exports Add $39.8 Billion to U.S. Economy in Marketing Year 22/23
ST. LOUIS (Feb. 2, 2024) — U.S. Soy complex exports (whole soybean, soybean meal and soybean oil) added $39.8 billion[1] to the U.S. economy in marketing year (MY) 22/23 on a volume of 67.6 million metric tons (MMT). The
Farm State Reps Praise Tax Bill, Some Ag Senators Raise Doubts
Farm State members of Congress helped push sweeping tax legislation across the finish line in the House, though some Ag Senators seem reluctant to throw their support behind the bill. Their message prevailed over bill opponents on
January 1 Sheep and Lambs Inventory Down 2%
USDA’s Sheep and Goat’s report released this week shows all sheep and lambs inventory in the United States on January 1, 2024 totaled 5.03 million head, down two percent from last year. Breeding sheep inventory at 3.67
USDA Resource to Help Poultry Contracting and Tournaments Compliance
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has posted a set of Frequently Asked Questions on its website to provide a resource to assist stakeholders in complying with the Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments Final Rule by February
AVMA Plans Annual Legislative Fly-in
Veterinarians will visit Capitol Hill next Tuesday to discuss legislative priorities with lawmakers. As part of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s annual legislative fly-in, advocates will urge congressional offices to support and cosponsor the Rural Veterinary Workforce
TSCRA Launches Foundation to Support Land and Livestock Stewards
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the oldest and largest livestock association in the Southwest, Thursday announced the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation. The foundation is a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to develop future land and livestock stewards
MFU Foundation Accepting Applications for Cooperatives for Climate Grant Program
ST. PAUL – The application period is now open for the Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) Foundation Cooperatives for Climate grant program. The pilot grant program aims to support cooperatives that are organizing in response to climate-related challenges
Winners Announced of 2024 Beef Quality Assurance Awards
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2024) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, announced the winners of the 2024 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, sponsored by Cargill. The National BQA Awards, funded
Welcome to the Bioeconomy: Growth Energy Kicks Off 15th Annual Executive Leadership Conference
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – Today, Growth Energy, the leading voice of America’s biofuel industry, welcomed more than 500 industry leaders, speakers, and guests to the bioeconomy as it began its annual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC). Growth Energy