The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says sale barns throughout the state continue to see record-high prices for cattle. Tony Hancock says as pastures are greening up, the demand for all cattle has been strong. “Some of those lighter weight calves that maybe don’t have as many days weaning as we…… Continue Reading
How GLP-1s can impact protein consumption
Research shows that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (or GLP-1s – think Ozempic or similar medications) are changing how consumers shop for groceries. Glynn Tonsor with Kansas State University says that’s an area where the Meat Demand Monitor, a monthly online survey funded by the beef and pork checkoffs that track U.S. consumer preferences, views, and…… Continue Reading
USDEC & NMPF partner with Guatemalan Dairy Association
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Guatemalan Dairy Development Association (ASODEL), signed a memorandum of understanding that will strengthen ties between the U.S. and Guatemalan dairy industries. The three organizations are advocating for free and fair trade policies and promoting greater dairy consumption. USDEC President and CEO Krysta…… Continue Reading
New bill introduced in Congress to lower egg prices
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill they say will lower the cost of eggs for consumers. Dusty Johnson, a U.S. Representative from South Dakota, is a sponsor of the Lowering Egg Prices Act. He says the bill rolls back regulations and takes a different food safety approach for breaker eggs. “Those…… Continue Reading
Prepping for spring planting
Missouri farmers are getting ready for spring planting. “We’re basically playing the waiting game with Mother Nature.” Terry Schwoeppe from Franklin County says once the ground dries up, he’ll start applying spring fertilizer and scouting weeds, but spring planting won’t start until April. Jim Boerding from St. Charles County says it will be a few…… Continue Reading
Moran says “hard to get a handle on” federal cuts
A U.S. Senator from Kansas says it’s hard to get a handle on changes happening in the federal workforce. Jerry Moran tells Brownfield the situation changes daily. “We need to see the method by which the decisions are being made and what’s the long-term plan? If there are reductions here, what does it mean and…… Continue Reading
Farmer funding freeze litigation now in federal court
Nearly 20 nonprofit agricultural organizations and cities have joined in a lawsuit to restore federal funding for farmers. Pasa Sustainable Agriculture’s Hannah Smith-Brubaker tells Brownfield funding approved by Congress and allocated through federal contracts should be binding. “It’s not right, it’s unfair,” she says. “It has a really negative impact on farmers and their local…… Continue Reading
February milk production up a little, depending on how you look at it
February milk production statistics show what a difference a day makes. USDA says production in the major dairy producing states was 2.6% lower last month that it was a year ago, but production was nine-tenths of a percent higher than a year ago when adjusting for leap year. The top twenty-four producing states made 17…… Continue Reading
Tractors circle Michigan’s Capitol to rally against oversight
A state representative and farmer says tractors circling Michigan’s capitol during National Agriculture Day were not there to celebrate. Luke Meerman tells Brownfield, “Frustration has come to a boiling point for Michigan farmers, with mostly the Department Environmental Quality, EGLE and their treatment of farmers.” He says many farmers are so discouraged by interactions with…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower ahead of On Feed numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the USDA’s On Feed numbers, despite sharply higher cash business. April live cattle closed $1.52 lower at $206.85 and June lives closed $2.25 lower at $202.77. April feeder cattle closed $3.47 lower at $284.97 and May feeder cattle closed $4.00 lower at…… Continue Reading
