USDA to focus on three additional market fairness efforts

The USDA says it will focus on three efforts to improve market fairness across the seed, meat and cattle sectors. The agency will soon take public comment on a new Packers and Stockyards Act rule to improve base prices for fed cattle purchasing agreements. The Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle is…… Continue Reading

Export opportunities exist for dairy

A market advisor says U.S. dairy products are priced to attract cheese export sales. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield cheese prices in Europe are higher than the U.S. “Even though our cheese prices are pretty high, if you look at our futures market for 2025, Q1 prices are still below $2.00 per pound, and…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer focused on break-evens

A northwest Minnesota farmer is building her marketing plan around cost of production. Theresia Gillie of Hallock says she uses an online tool from North Dakota State University’s website to identify her break- even point. “Put your last three years over your different expenses and stuff in, talk to your fertilizer and chemical guys (to)…… Continue Reading

Market analyst says don’t wait for even lower feed prices

A market analyst says livestock producers waiting for even lower feed prices should be very careful.  Mike North with Ever.ag says when prices went down, other buyers also entered the market. “Those markets really started to respond from an export perspective when price got that low, and I think if we’re just sitting around waiting…… Continue Reading

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