U.S. pork exports wrapped up an excellent first half of 2023 with another strong performance in June. Although numbers are below the record pace established in 2022, June beef exports topped $900 million in value.

A Washington state rancher has agreed to a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding an unauthorized dam he built on his property.

Livestock Publications Council announced recipients of its two most prestigious awards during the Agricultural Media Summit closing banquet held in Palm Springs, California, Aug. 1.

A mid-year report from Farmers National shows land values are increasing by single digits instead of the double digits common in 2021-22. But the company says it has a strong roster of listings headed into late summer.

Cattle feeders continue to gain market leverage as packers see pressure from declining wholesale beef prices. Pork producer margins remain solidly in the black.

John Phipps says there are signs that water is the new oil as water rights turn into water fights across the western U.S. He thinks it’s a battle that could only heat up in the coming years.