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John Phipps breaks down the 900 million acres of farmland in the U.S. by land use and answers a looming question about if the U.S. has enough farmland to feed America.

Diesel prices hit historic highs this week. Due to increased demand and a drop in production, a diesel shortage may be looming as the largest diesel distribution hub in the U.S. is sitting on supplies at a 30-year low.

In production agriculture, the output is largely a commodity. But whether the output is commodity or differentiated, the system of how the output is produced matters as much as the output itself.

Recognizing the need for research means cattle producers, scientists, and many other stakeholders agree there are opportunities to improve diverse areas of cattle health and well-being, production, and economics.

Established product requirements in the beef industry may differ somewhat from one segment of the industry to the next, but there are some common expectations fundamental to each.

As the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire continues in New Mexico, Texas Panhandle residents are under a severe fire risk warning with high temperatures and high winds forecast all week.

Vaccination plans are only one pillar in an effective herd health program and should be viewed as a mechanism to minimize risk of disease.

Boxed beef prices have come down from a period of extremely strong demand and adjusted down from a counter-seasonal January peak to current levels, 11.2 percent lower compared to the last week of January.

Opponents of American Foods Group’s proposed Missouri packing plant have appealed the conditional permit granted for the facility and a hearing is scheduled for later this month.