There was more cheese and butter in cold storage at the end of January. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says natural cheese stocks were up 1% from December, but down 6% from a year ago. A total of 1.37 billion pounds of natural cheese was in cold storage as of January 31st, up from 1.35…… Continue Reading
Kelly Clarkson Steps Up to Help Save Hooters From Bankruptcy
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Cattle futures mostly lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business, with boxed beef mixed during the session. April live cattle closed $1.10 lower at $194.62 and June lives closed $.97 lower at $191.27. March feeder cattle closed $.15 higher at $274.37 and April feeder…… Continue Reading
Consumer sentiment declines significantly in February
An ag economist says consumers are becoming more cautious in their spending. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says that could have an impact on agriculture. “I think that trickles into ethanol consumption or traveling,” he said. “I think it feeds into beef, pork and other types of protein demand as well. Just things to be…… Continue Reading
Added protections for Indiana grain farmers
The chair of the Indiana Senate Ag Committee says more needs to be done to protect grain farmers. Jean Leising is the co-author of Senate Bill 461. “This makes it more specific in the law for when the license for that dealership can be revoked,” she says. “The farmer can then recover portion of lost assets.”…… Continue Reading
Fans Upset as Netflix Cancels Western Compared to ‘Yellowstone’
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Broiler numbers down on week, up on year
Broiler sets and placements continue to run ahead of the year ago pace. The USDA says 250.784 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, falling 65,000 from the previous week, but rising 3% from this time last year, with average hatchability at 78.7%. 189.934 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, a…… Continue Reading
Red meat, poultry stocks fall in January
Red meat and poultry stocks tightened during January. That was due to changes in production and generally good demand. The USDA says the 893.726 million pounds of red meat in cold storage at the start of February were down 6% on the year, with a slight decline for beef to 463.28 million pounds and an…… Continue Reading
Illinois stressing poultry biosecurity amidst avian flu outbreaks
The Illinois state veterinarian says poultry producers need to ensure strict biosecurity measures as the nation continues to deal with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Mark Ernst says the state has confirmed four cases of the disease since late last year. “Had a game bird flock, a couple of turkey flocks, and a…… Continue Reading
Brownfield expands Agriculture Today product line
Jefferson City, Missouri (February 21, 2025) – For years, subscribers have relied upon Brownfield’s Agriculture Today e-newsletter as a daily source of agricultural news and information. In recent weeks, we have added a daily audio program to enhance Brownfield’s Agriculture Today suite of products. The Agriculture Today audio program is a daily wrap-up, highlighting the day’s agricultural news and market movers.…… Continue Reading
