by Mark Magnuson | Apr 8, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Cow numbers have been declining for the past few years. However, with the bullish cattle market, it may be time for producers to start retaining more females. Development of replacement heifers is best accomplished through quality management, implementing parasite...
by Mark Magnuson | Apr 7, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Beef supplies remain extremely low in the United States and beef prices at the grocery store and meat counter are sky high. One of the contributing factors to high prices for beef is the closed Mexico-United States border, which has stopped the importation of Mexican...
by Mark Magnuson | Apr 6, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Planting season is very similar to harvest in that it is one of the busiest and potentially most stressful times of year for growers. Long days and a lack of sleep can make things difficult for farmers. Add in the uncertain weather and equipment breakdowns and stress...
by Mark Magnuson | Apr 3, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
US Ag trade negotiator Julie Callahan previewed the administration’s ag trade goals for this year at a recent Agri-Pulse forum. Callahan says the “bumper sticker” version of USTR’s recent Ag policy report is “full speed ahead” on the administration’s “America First...
by Mark Magnuson | Apr 3, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The newly introduced farm bill proposal is drawing sharp reactions from environmental advocates over provisions that could reshape pesticide regulation nationwide. The legislation, backed by leaders in Congress and informed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
