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The agriculture community often tells consumers to “thank a farmer” but we should be thankful for consumers, writes Kate Miller.

Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Rep. Billy Long introduced the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country and offset the devastating financial losses they have experienced.

New Jersey senator and Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has proposed legislation that would ban new CAFOs (controlled animal feeding operations) and require existing ones to close by January 2040.

The price shoppers pay for items like meat at the grocery store are expected to continue the rapid rise. An updated Consumer Price Index shows wholesale beef prices could increase 20% this year.

The fourth-quarter seasonal price pattern over five years has seen a 12% increase from September through year end. Weekly carryover must shrink before packers see a supply incentive to move bids significantly higher.

Producers who have relocated their cattle out of state for winter feeding this year should consider having a weed management protocol in place when the cattle return.

The Furst-McNess Company announces the passing of its Board of Directors’ Chair Emeritus and former Chief Executive Officer, Frank “Ned” Furst.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced an investment of over $50 million to 140 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers.

The newest tax proposal in Washington would impose a tax on billionaires. A farm tax expert warns the proposed changes could turn into a trojan horse for farmers and result in higher taxes within a decade.