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Lower feed costs to drive pork production higher in 2014
The significant reductions in corn and soybean meal prices that USDA expects from larger 2013-2014 crops, should translate into welcome reductions in pork production costs in 2014.
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Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
A panel of 13 industry experts has been chosen to advise Tyson Foods with its initiative focusing on ensuring responsible care and overall well-being of farm animals.
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Domestic ethanol production starts to grow again
After seeing their team repeatedly suffer heartbreaking playoff losses, Washington Capitals fans were hoping that this year would be different.
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Drought far from over in western plains
The nation’s persistent drought is worsening in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado as it continues to spread to the west.
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Ag markets were decidedly mixed Thursday morning
Despite the system that came through the Corn Belt Wednesday, it looks as if short-term weather conditions will remain highly conducive to accelerated corn plantings.
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Senate committee to consider ag workers, E-verify next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee continues its review of the immigration reform bill and 300 amendments to it, with provisions related to the fresh produce industry likely to be discussed the week of May 20.
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Keeping the family informed: Estate and succession planning
To have a successful transition between the generations, it is important that everyone involved is aware of your plan.
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Commentary: Eat, drink and be meaty
Looking for a unique approach to marketing meat products? How about cocktails that are made with meat or poultry? It doesn’t get any better than that. Here are some of the best and booziest.
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U.S. Pork exports down 25 percent
U.S. pork exports dropped by 25 percent this week after rebounding the week before.
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Exports: Corn up 90 percent from last week
According to the USDA’s latest U.S. Export Sales report, corn net sales of 219,900 MT for 2012-2013 were up 90 percent from last week but down 24 percent from the 4-week average.
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Brent rises but capped by high jobless claims
Brent oil futures climbed above $104 on Thursday, responding to dollar declines, while a jump in U.S. jobless claims capped gains as they added to the bearish demand outlook.
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- Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets seemed to follow gold higher Monday afternoon
- Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
- Groups want ‘comprehensive’ FTA with EU
- Online systems keeps exporters abreast of market regulations
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Premium Standard Farms Founder Dies Unexpectedly
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
- Jury decision favors Premium Standard Farms
