A livestock economist says breeding inventory is a number to watch in this week’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. University of Missouri associate extension professor emeritus Scott Brown says the industry has been almost sideways.  “I’ve seen some estimates already that would suggest breeding inventories below year-ago levels,” he says.  He tells Brownfield this week’s…… Continue Reading

Colombia has lifted restrictions on imports of U.S. beef and fully restored market access to the U.S.  Earlier this year, the Colombian government banned U.S. beef originating from states where H5N1 had been detected in dairy cows. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says the association is grateful to have…… Continue Reading

Protecting funding for University extension is crucial to agriculture and advancing research. Oklahoma State University Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences Brett Carver says extension services help farmers with education and production, but the solution is becoming more complex.  “We have productivity expectations,” he says. “We have to meet not just a growing population, but it’s a…… Continue Reading

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the work of the U.S. Grains Council across the globe. One of the many outreach efforts supported by the Illinois corn checkoff is the U.S. Grains Council. Jim Reed, Illinois farmer and at large board member for USGC, says that support is vital to the…… Continue Reading