More reaction to Meat Export Conference

The U.S. Meat Export Federation held their Strategic Planning Conference in New Orleans last week, wrapping up Friday Afternoon. I…

U.S. Specialty Crops

The USDA announce a new initiative designed to support and expand the markets for our country’s specialty crop industry.

Green House Gas Bill

U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota and a member of the Senate Ag Committee has re-introduced his Green House…

Crafting a Working Farm Bill

I talked with U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, and we talked about the importance of having a “Working Farm…

New USDA Crop Forecast

The USDA’s New Corn Crop Forecast surprised many in the market last week as they increased the projected yield to…

Sustainability in your livestock

Sustainability, and how it plays a role within our Livestock Industry.

The USDA has some new rules

The USDA announced progress on their comprehensive approach to address may complex competition issues facing U.S. Ag Markets and all…

Watching a couple of weather systems

There’s a potential Cold Weather system traveling through the West that could bring a taste of winter back to parts…

Farm Bill by Year End?

The USDA has a strong belief that a New Farm Bill will not be completed by Year End.

Poultry Grower Transparency Rules

For many years, the USDA has heard concerns from our poultry producers.