Farmers worldwide are feeling the pinch as fuel costs rise to near four-year highs just as they plant and harvest their fields, eroding agricultural income already hamstrung by depressed crop prices.
Adding value and capturing that value (making money) versus adding value and losing value (losing money) is largely a function of your break-even price.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures bounced on Thursday on technical buying and short-covering following three days of steep declines that had sliced prices by more than 5 percent, traders said.
AgriTalk Host Chip Flory talks beef with NCBA President Kevin Kester, the RFS with former Sen. Bryan Dorgan, and special farm aid dogs with PharmDog founder Jackie Allenbrand
A Florida agri-science teacher and the advisor of the school’s FFA club, was placed on administrative leave after school officials were told that he had students help him drown wild raccoons during class.
France has taken another step closer to starting beef exports to China’s huge market after Chinese officials last week inspected seven of the European country’s meat plants, a French industry official said.
Of all the healthy, flavorful, downright delicious menu items at today’s chic restaurants, lamb is arguably one of the finest, yet least appreciated choices. But that may be about to change.
Young livestock producers from across Kansas recently spent three days in Kansas City learning more about the animal health industry and how beef is marketed to consumers.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures dropped for a third straight session on Wednesday on weakening cash cattle prices and plentiful supplies of market-ready animals, traders said.
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the United States would create significant economic disruption, but its scope, duration and cost depends on our level of preparation.
