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Tariffs and their impact on farmers with boots on the ground have been a big topic of discussion. But the impact doesn’t stop there, as it also hurts processing companies. Sheryl Meshke, the president and CEO of Associated Milk Producers, Inc., says it’s definitely making things difficult as the company works to improve its exports. […]

U.S. cattle producers are very concerned about President Donald Trump’s plan to buy Argentinian beef cattle as a move designed to lower U.S. beef prices for consumers. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said they’re disappointed with the President’s plan “We understand what he is trying to do, but what he does […]

While you’re in the combine cab for harvest, it’s probably worth thinking ahead to next year. That’s what researchers at the University of Illinois have been working on. Connor Sible, a crop scientist, said they’ve been looking into the value of early planting and soybeans. “First thing we’ve been looking at, because there’s a lot […]

America’s farmers are harvesting large amounts of corn and soybeans, and the question is, do they have enough room to store the incoming commodities? Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers are facing a classic case of supply versus demand. “Corn production for the ‘25-‘26 marketing year is estimated at […]

When analyzing the economic forecast for pork producers, it’s important to start with the fundamentals. Lee Schulz, chief economist at Ever.Ag, says publicly available USDA reports provide a valuable update on market conditions. The latest Hogs and Pigs Report serves as a key example of how to gauge herd size, production trends, and overall market […]

The government shutdown doesn’t affect essential or emergency work, such as the efforts to combat the New World Screwworm. Erin Spaur, executive vice president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, says concerns remain, especially when it comes to the progress of building the sterile fly facility along the border with Mexico. Spaur also says ensuring Mexico […]

Did you know that high altitudes can have a significant impact on cattle herds? Kaylen Stearns, a graduate research assistant at Oklahoma State University, talked about “high altitude disease” and congestive heart failure in beef cattle. “High-altitude disease is a non-infectious disease in beef cattle that usually impacts cattle above 5,000 feet of elevation. It’s […]

A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.  This is the first confirmed positive in Rutherford County. In the last 30 days, there have been three backyard flocks with […]

The Maple Hill Loopers continued their winning streak in the N.C. State Fair’s Tobacco Stringing Contest Friday, Oct. 17, notching the team’s fifth straight win. The team is made up of husband and wife Sandy and Ken Jones of Maple Hill and Michael Sunday of Hendersonville. Over the contest’s 21-year history, in addition to 11 […]

The government shutdown has created a domino effect of challenges across the agriculture industry, and dairy is no exception. Chris Galen, the senior vice president of member services and strategic initiatives with the National Milk Producers Federation, said the lack of federal dairy reports is impacting market transparency and overall dairy economics. “Prices have been […]