Pastures Dry in Midwest, High Plains
The latest USDA NASS Crop Progress report data shows continued dry conditions in the Midwest and High Plains regions where many cows live, while eastern states have seen some relief.
The latest USDA NASS Crop Progress report data shows continued dry conditions in the Midwest and High Plains regions where many cows live, while eastern states have seen some relief.
A Minnesota dairy will pay just a fraction of back wages allegedly owed to employees as part of a legal settlement announced by the state's attorney general last week.
USDA said U.S. ethanol exports totaled 141.2 million gallons in August, up from 136 million gallons in July, up 41% from a year ago, and a record for August.
We'll continue to follow the recovery of farms and rural areas hit by Hurricane Helene, while preparing for the October WASDE and other events.
Despite being small compared to the rest of the Midwest, North Dakota's swine industry has opportunities for future expansion. New North Dakota State University (NDSU) swine specialist Taw Scaff sees a promising future for the swine industry in the state.
China dominates world manufacturing and it's redoubling its investments in new factories, hoping to make other countries more reliant on it. Policymakers in those countries are struggling to solve this China problem.
The strike by longshoremen is disrupting agricultural exports worth $1.4 billion per week, affecting key U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. Industry leaders are urging the Biden administration to intervene, as the strike threatens...
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