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Will the cattle cycle turn in 2026?
The CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as a part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, said there are signals showing changes ahead in 2026. The U.S. cattle and beef industry enters 2026 with strong but volatile market conditions, as historically tight cattle supplies, record-setting beef demand, and elevated policy and weather uncertainty continue to support prices, even as markets appear to be near cyclical highs. “Tight inventories and exceptional demand remain the dominant forces shaping...
USDA announces more grants for expanding meat processing
The COVID Pandemic highlighted many weaknesses in our supply chain and resurrected what was once thought of as a dying service, the local meat locker. Now, we have a long way to go until we see numbers that match the height of their presence, but the USDA is...
AFBF talks advocacy for women in agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging farm women to get involved in political advocacy as the next election cycle nears. Isabella Chism, Chair of the AFBF Women?s Leadership Committee, says there are many opportunities for women to get...
Cattle groups applaud U.S.-Japan agreement on beef imports
U.S. cattle groups applauded the announcement of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan on American beef imports. Both countries entered consultations after the beef tariff safeguard got triggered in March 2021.The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association strongly...
Rehagen proud of NBB?s rebrand to Clean Fuels Alliance America
Since January, the National Biodiesel Board has been operating under a new name and brand. The organization is now known as Clean Fuels Alliance America, and its CEO Donnell Rehagen is proud of their position as a proven part of the country?s clean energy mix.Rehagen...
Kubota turns heads at Commodity Classic with M Series tractor lineup
Kubota?s M Series tractors were turning heads on the Commodity Classic trade show floor.Archie Oestreich, M Series Product Manager, says Kubota?s M7 Series Gen 2 tractors contain the same high productivity, reliability and operator experience found in all Kubota...
ISA member returns from Mexico and talks GMO ban
Whether you call it ?service after the sale? or ?customer service?, agriculture is not immune to having to engage with their customers over what they want and what can be provided to them. When we make trade trips, you look at the good and you look at the bad....
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How to select the right seed for maximum ROI in 2023
When it comes to choosing seed for the 2023 growing season, you need to be sharply focused on one thing and that is ROI. That?s according to Matt Kirkpatrick, at Farmers Business Network.At Farmers Business Network?s Farmer 2 Farmer conference in December Matt...
WOTUS and 2023 Farm Bill at top of priorities for Congress this year
This year is very important for agriculture, as it is finally time for the next Farm Bill. We also have important issues like the new WOTUS rules and biofuels policies to consider as well. But before any of that can happen, Congress needs to elect a Speaker of the...
Sound Ag?s SOURCE? like ?caffeine for microbes?
Fertilizer is a necessity when it comes to growing our crops. We need to ensure we are supplementing the nutrients our plants take out of the soil, so we can replenish what the soil needs to maintain its life. With the high costs of fertilizer jeopardizing how we do...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 1-4-23
Weather is putting pressure on the markets from different areas. South American production looks to be up significantly, even if you factor in Argentina's losses. Jim McCormick talks about this and the economic outlook with Dustin on this morning's Opening Market...
Applications due January 13th for cover crops crop insurance discount program
Secretary Naig reminds farmers to apply for the $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiumsDES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 3, 2023) ? Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds farmers and landowners who planted cover crops this past fall to apply for the...
