Beef, pork export sales fall to marketing year lows

The USDA says pork and beef export sales hit marketing year lows during the week ending October 31st. Those lower-than-average sales totals for both followed reductions in purchases and a handful of outright cancelations from some key customers. That’s partially seasonal as buyers reevaluate this year’s needs and defer some purchases to next year and…… Continue Reading

Using technology to improve cattle diagnostics in feedlots

With the use of ultrasound, veterinary professionals can determine lung scores to decide the course of treatment for an animal chute-side. Dr. Luis Feitoza with the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University explains what he’s looking for during the ultrasound. “It ranges one through five,” he says.  “One is being a normal animal in…… Continue Reading

Next USDA Supply & Demand report out Friday

An agricultural economist says farmers need to be watching several things ahead of Friday’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE). Brian Basting, with Advance Trading, says keep an eye on U.S. export numbers. “I think they will increase exports for corn compared to what they were in October.”  He says, “We’ll get an…… Continue Reading

USMEF says red meat export market continues to navigate headwinds well

The CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the beef and pork export industry is getting used to navigating volatility in the global markets.  Dan Halstrom says there have been plenty of headwinds to overcome. “The last year’s strong U.S. dollar, which is even stronger after Trump’s victory, especially in Asia and Mexico,” he…… Continue Reading

Protecting agriculture from cyber criminals

An FBI special agent says agriculture is a growing target for cyber criminals. On this week’s episode, Gene Kowel, with the FBI’s Omaha field office, talks about why that threat exists and what the potential disruption could mean if left unchecked. He also explains how farmers and producers can protect themselves in an increasingly connected…… Continue Reading

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