The impact of high beef prices on consumer demand

The senior protein analyst for Terrain says retail prices for beef still haven’t been high enough to curb demand. Don Close tells Brownfield he’s been looking at the beef complex.  “Look at the demand for prime product, the demand for the upper 2/3 choice, the demand for ground beef, it is still robust,” he says. …Continue Reading

Now is the time to transition

An expert says more resources are available for farmers transitioning to organic practices than ever before.    “I mean, if folks are considering transition, now is the best time.” Tom Manley, conservation director with Marbleseed, says premium prices and environmental concerns are pushing more farmers to explore organics, and there’s help for the transition process. “Including…Continue Reading

Ethanol, DDGS exports see solid 2024 finish

U.S. ethanol exports had a strong end to 2024. The Renewable Fuels Association says 194.4 million gallons left U.S. ports in December of last year, an eight-month high and up 4% from November. Canada claimed the top spot for the 45th month in a row and movement to the European Union and Mexico hit all-time…Continue Reading

DFA’s Rodenbaugh to lead Dairy Innovation Center board

The checkoff-funded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has a new board chairman.  Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) president and chief executive officer Dennis Rodenbaugh was elected chair of the board of directors during the organization’s first meeting of 2025. Rodenbaugh has been president and chief executive officer of DFA since June 2022.  He takes on…Continue Reading

NPPC says U.S. pork plays a critical role in trade

Photo contributed by Mike King, Ohio Pork Council. The president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council says the organization is focused on increasing market access. Duane Stateler says the demand for pork continues to grow. “It’s always in the best interest of the United States and we’re here to provide our product where we can…Continue Reading

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