News Category: Agricultural
R-CALF USA Board of Directors Seat 3 New Directors
BILLINGS, Mont. - Recently, the R-CALF USA Board of Directors seated three new board members elected from Regions V (Texas), VI (Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma), and IX (Alabama, Florida and Georgia). Region directors are elected by majority vote from cattle-owning members in their region’s respective states. The directors serve three-year terms, and…
US wheat farmers face bleak crop economics as grain oversupply hits
April 17 (Reuters) — Profit is growing further out of reach for U.S. wheat farmers and many do not expect to break even in 2024 as ample global supply keeps prices around their lowest in nearly four years at the same time costs including equipment and transport remain high. The…
The Wednesday Channel Final Bell with Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial | 04/17/24
Biden Tariff & China Stock market pressure Crude oil Ethanol market production off HPAI in Michigan Cattle market struggled with getting near green
NPPC Announces New Hire and Staff Promotions
Washington, D.C., April 17, 2023 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce several staff updates to enhance the organization’s advocacy efforts. Andy Curliss will join the organization as vice president of strategic engagement, effective April 22, 2024. In this new role, Curliss will lead a range of efforts focused…
K-State extension programs report $8.8M boost due to volunteers
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Pick a 4-H event just about anywhere in Sherman County, and you’re highly likely to find Colleen Duell there. Duell is known in local circles as a steady presence at Kansas 4-H events, volunteering her time for such programs as the project learning day, summer day camp, 4-H Ambassador…
Cherry County remains America’s top beef cow county
The top beef cow county in the United States of America is once again found in Nebraska. Cherry County, located in the northwest portion of the state, holds onto the top position with more than 184,688 beef cows, according to data compiled as part of the U.S. Census of Agriculture.…
NDA Awards Grants to 76 Nebraska Meat Processors
LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has selected 76 meat processing facilities to receive grants from the Independent Processor Assistance Program (IPAP) to support the growth of meat processing in Nebraska. In total, more than $5.19 million will be awarded from a portion of Nebraska’s share of American Rescue…
Growing the CHS grain supply chain
CHS has signed an intent to purchase agreement for eight grain assets in five states from Cargill. With this purchase, CHS aims to continue optimizing its enterprise supply chain while providing market access and end-to-end value to owners. This purchase adds key grain facilities to the CHS enterprise supply chain,…
The Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Kyle Bumsted with Allendale | 04/16/24
Is a base in place for the cattle? Cash movement COF on Friday How are cattle weights? Short term tech oversold? Weather for effecting the markets Bull spreading in the corn Beans missed the boat with exports again
5x NFR Qualifier Jacob Talley shares story on Breaking the Barrier
Jacob Talley = Committed. It may be hard to believe, but 5-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Jacob Talley's focus hasn't always been on rodeo. Growing up, Talley was a talented football player and had little interest in being a cowboy. He did not seriously start riding horses until age…