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Damage to the dairy sector has increased with raw milk dumping increasing in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer expects USDA to announce some form of assistance for dairy producers next week.

In times of difficulty, it’s critical to stay focused on what you can control and try to ignore outside noise.

Cash fed cattle declined

U.S. pork exports posted the third largest month on record in February while U.S. beef exports also recorded double-digit gains from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

In troubled times, the comfort of food and good beef in the freezer keeps many Americans content and healthy at home. Hopefully, we will all soon be back in our favorite steakhouse.

The nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization will be short $1.4 billion in resources over the next six months. COVID-19 related issues have led to a 30% increase to the baseline six-month operating costs.

“COVID-19 has many ag advisors scrambling to figure out how to continue to support their customers while working remotely,” Casey Nieman said.

Consumers are willing to pay a high price for beef if it’s worth it every time.

Here are details on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Unprecedented volatility in fed cattle markets during March produced a strong increase in negotiated cash sales from feedlots to packers the final two weeks of the month.

In the midst of the many uncertainties and tragedies due to the spreading COVID-19, the security offered by land ownership again shines through.

Expanded benefits and programs are now available to veterinarians.

With more than 25,000 farmer users, Bushel is powering a new way of business in light of the coronavirus.

Three U.S. schools are included in the list.

U.S. poultry company Sanderson Farms Inc on Thursday said it is reducing chicken production in Georgia, the top U.S. chicken-producing state.

The NPPC joined 30 agriculture organizations in urging the U.S. Small Business Administration to ensure agricultural business can participate in the economic disaster loan program included in the CARES Act. 

As many operations look to navigate the challenges imposed by Covid-19, it seems timely to consider the value of a system built around optionality.

Imagine a world where you could breed cattle that never get sick. It’s not as far off as you might think. Ongoing research across two continents is uncovering genetic tools to help select for increased immunity.