Politics stir the market, But cattle prices remain supported

An extension livestock marketing specialist says the market fundamentals that have led to record high prices haven’t changed, but politics have added uncertainty to the cattle markets. Derrell Peel with Oklahoma State University Extension says market uncertainty doesn’t mean high cattle prices are over. The post Politics stir the market, But cattle prices remain supported…Continue Reading

USMEF focuses on growing meat export demand amid trade challenges

The head of the US Meat Export Federation says the organization remains focused on growing export demand. President and CEO Dan Halstrom says defending the current free trade agreements and increasing demand in those countries is crucial.  “The best examples are Canada and Mexico, USMCA countries,” he says.  “If you add up the current country…Continue Reading

Wisconsin continues to seek animal program funding solution

Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says he’s optimistic that a funding solution can be found to support animal health and inspection programs under rules ATCP-10 and ATCP-12. Ag Secretary Randy Romanski tells Brownfield with the proposed fees scaled back to existing levels plus 18 years of adjustment for inflation, it still looks like a large fee increase…Continue Reading

Next step in milk marketing order change should help farmers

Dairy farmers have expressed concerns about the new and much higher make allowance deductions from milk checks that resulted from the USDA’s federal milk marketing order hearing, but an economist says some good news might be coming for farmers. Lucas Fuess with RaboBank tells Brownfield farmers saw a negative impact because of the new milk…Continue Reading

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