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DOJ confirms probe into beef processors
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef processing industry, raising concerns about market concentration and its impact on cattle producers. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said officials are examining whether consolidation among major meatpackers has contributed to higher beef prices. According to federal officials, the four largest processors—Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS USA, and National Beef Packing—control about 85 percent of the fed...
Using grazing practices to develop wildlife habitat
Grazing management is an underutilized skill among cattle producers, but it’s also a skill that can provide some great ROI. Grazing has always been vital to the ecosystem of the Midwest, and with just a little extra management, farmers can reap the benefits of...
AFBF details 2024 priorities ahead of annual convention
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has a myriad of policy priorities for the new year. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said the top priority is getting a Farm Bill passed in 2024. “Well, it's critical that Congress pass a bipartisan farm bill early this year,”...
Trait technology provides solutions during the growing season
Depending on what a grower is looking for they can choose a corn trait that is more resistant to particular herbicides or provides protection against certain types of insects says Erica Strittmatter, a corn traits marketing lead for Bayer. Strittmatter says that...
U.S. Farmer sentiment stable as inflation expectations subside
Farmer sentiment changed very little in December compared to the preceding month. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a reading of 114, just one point lower than a month earlier. Both sub-indices of the barometer, the Index of Current...
John Deere Planters & Air Seeder lineup is ready to tackle 2024
With the new year, we know it won’t be long until the planters are getting ready to roll in 2024. Sure, it seems like a while off, but time seems to slip right on past. As you are getting ready for that next growing season, you might be thinking that now is the time...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-2-24)
South America is still thirsty for some rain, especially in Brazil, and it looks like those prayers might get answered over the next couple of weeks. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina....
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NPPC President-Elect looking forward to stepping into new role
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) represents the pork industry year-round on many important issues for producers. The NPPC has a strong executive team full of experience that allows them to tackle these issues posed by the producers they represent. Duane...
Clean Label Solution wins 2024 Soy Innovation Challenge
Clean Label Solution is the grand prize winner of this year’s Soy Innovation Challenge. They won the challenge with their fermentation process that uses soybeans to make high-value feed for beef and dairy cattle. Dr. Mohammad Arshadi, founder and CEO of Clean Label,...
Ethanol industry’s EV fight heading to the courts
The second lawsuit in as many weeks has been filed against the Environmental Protection Agency’s final tailpipe emissions rule. This effort is being led by the ethanol industry as it enters a separate challenge following another lawsuit that was submitted by the...
Farmers holding large corn and soybean stocks
After stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low commodity prices, many U.S. farmers continue to turn away buyers despite few signs that prices will improve. Farm Policy News says grain supplies are ample, and early ratings of summer crops are good. While...
Upgraded tiling systems have been saviors this spring
Nobody would have believed after the past few years in the Western Corn Belt that we would want a break in the rain. Iowa certainly has had its share, even though some spots are drying out again. My family in Minnesota has been screaming at Mother Nature to turn the...
