USDA Releases February Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
The USDA is predicting American livestock farmers will produce 26.56 billion pounds of beef, up 775 million pounds from last month. This is based on increased cattle supplies available for placement and the heavy slaughter weights early
US Farmers Expected to Increase Corn Acreage as Prices Remain Resilient
DENVER (February 20, 2025)—U.S. farmers are projected to shift acreage to corn this spring as corn prices maintain an impressive run while prices for competing crops struggle to keep pace. Corn prices have been buoyed by tight
Secretary Rollins Hosts a Roundtable with Farmers to Discuss Avian Flu and Other Critical Issues
Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 2025 — Today, Secretary Brooke Rollins hosted a roundtable with two dozen farmers to hear their perspective on the best approaches to combat avian flu and ultimately lower egg prices. They also discussed other
No Ban Coming After New Case of Mexican Screwworm
Another case of New World screwworm was found in a Mexican cow south of the border. Despite that, USDA says it won’t limit cattle imports from Mexico. Reuters says U.S. cattle supplies in recent months grew tight
Boosting Ethanol Can Avert a Farm Crisis
In an annual address on the state of the industry, Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlighted the ethanol industry’s pivotal role in American agriculture. He also outlined how ethanol can again help the farm sector
EU Exploring Import Restrictions Which Might Include Soy
The European Union wants to block imports of particular foodstuffs made to different standards to protect its farmers, which is similar to President Trump’s reciprocal trade policy. The Financial Times says the EU Commission will look into
AOA Live with AGI at the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show
We spent time with AGI (Ag Growth International) during the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show in Lousiville, KY on Thursday, February 13th. Joining us on AOA was Scott McKernan, AGI VP of U.S. Farm; Ron Schroeder from
Supporting College Athletes with Farm and Ranch Backgrounds
In today’s world of NIL deals, the landscape of college athletics has definitely changed for many youth who are looking to further their athletic and academic careers. We learn more about Farm Athletes and their mission to