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Details from September Cattle on Feed Report

Details from September Cattle on Feed Report

USDA published the September Cattle on Feed Report on Friday September 18th, and the report shows another increase in cattle and calves on feed. That’s according to USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer. However, Fischer says that when examining cattle that were placed in feedlots and also fed cattle marketings as of September 1st, the numbers are notable. Fischer also says the monthly marketing numbers are noteworthy. That was USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer....

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When rebuilding the herd, quality must be the focus

When rebuilding the herd, quality must be the focus

For the Angus cattle industry, business has been very good recently. Casey Jentz, Chief Operating Officer at the American Angus Association, says that Angus currently have 80 percent of the market share in the commercial space. He adds that if Angus ranchers could...

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Promoting pork for today’s tastes

Driving pork demand and swine health remain top priorities for newly-elected National Pork Board President Chad Groves. He mentioned the importance of the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” campaign in promoting pork consumption and acknowledged the industry’s commitment to...

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

Ag groups react to first USMCA review

American agricultural groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Getting USMCA right matters enormously to our industry, which ships more than 40 percent of all U.S. dairy exports by value to...

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

Agriculture helps tell America’s story

As Americans celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary, it's an opportunity to reflect on the people, industries, and values that have helped shape the country over the past two and a half centuries. For Iowa, agriculture has long been one of the...

250 years of agriculture transformed America

250 years of agriculture transformed America

250 years of agriculture has transformed America through innovation and marketing to industrial development and mass production. American agriculture was not just transformed by America, but it helped to transform America says retired Smithsonian Institution curator...

Signs and myths regarding mental health in U.S. agriculture

Signs and myths regarding mental health in U.S. agriculture

Mental health in the farming and ranching community has never been more important than it is now, given the challenges facing U.S. agriculture. Linda Emmanuel, a farmer and the agricultural health liaison for the AgriSafe Network, highlighted some misconceptions about...

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New Canada-U.S. trade route now open

New Canada-U.S. trade route now open

Monday, July 27th should finally see an official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, with that date confirmed by Washington and Ottawa. While the details have not yet been made public, the new agreement is based on an initial 15-year term. This new...