Pork profitability to continue through 2025

A senior research analyst says profitability for pork producers could improve over the next year. Matt Erikson with Terrain tells Brownfield margins continued to improve since 2023 and that’s largely due to lower feed costs. “We’re still in this weather phase here, and markets are pricing that in with lower corn futures as well as…… Continue Reading

USDA announces plans to expedite disaster assistance for farmers

The USDA is expediting Congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers.  Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Secretary Rollins says the department is taking swift action to ensure farmers have the…… Continue Reading

Thompson: food security is national security

The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan will protect U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Not just our farmland, but our production, science, technology and innovation.” G.T. Thompson says through executive action, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will be added to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States,…… Continue Reading

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