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10 May 2021
US NFU voices support of the American the Beautiful initiativeThe National Farmers Union (NFU) is encouraged that agriculture is incorporated into the Biden administration's conservation principles. ...
Controlling Feed Loss, Spoilage Important for Cattle ProductionFeed spoilage and waste obviously cost money, but they may have bigger impacts on cattle health, as well. Denise Schwab, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers these reminders of feed loss types, causes and effects and...
09 May 2021
American Farm Bureau puts mental health in the spotlight with State of Mind directoryAs part of Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has unveiled State of Mind, an online directory of resources for farmers, ranchers and their families who experience stress or mental health challenges....
08 May 2021
Consumers likely to consider health and environmental impacts of food after the pandemicA panel of experts explains that health and environmental sustainability are influencing consumers' shopping decisions - and that this trend is likely to continue....
07 May 2021
Biden administration makes recommendations to protect 30% of US land and waterBiden administration officials on 6 May took their first step toward carrying out the president's campaign pledge to conserve 30% of American land and water over the next decade, outlining six categories for how it should be used....
CME update: cattle futures rise with wholesale meat pricesUS live cattle futures climbed on 6 May as US wholesale prices increased....
US Farmers Union members advocate for immediate climate action Members of the National Farmers Union (NFU) are approaching their elected representatives with their concerns over climate change during the NFU's "Days of Advocacy"....
06 May 2021
USMEF reports record-breaking beef exports in March US exports of beef and pork posted record highs in March 2021, according to data released by the USDA and analysis from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF)....
USDA should use pilot projects to build towards a carbon bank, says FACAThe Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA), now more than 70 members strong, has worked over the past three months to develop specific recommendations for how the USDA should approach a potential carbon bank....
05 May 2021
CME update: cattle futures end lower as supplies riseUS live cattle futures sank on 4 May as traders contended with ample supplies of cattle and a steady slaughter pace....
04 May 2021
CME update: cattle futures end mixed as traders brace for weak cash pricesDespite strong export demand and climbing packer margins, traders reported a mixed day on 3 May....
Tyson launches plant-based burgers and sausages to compete with Beyond MeatTyson Foods Inc is launching plant-based hamburgers and sausages ahead of the US summer grilling season, increasing competition for Beyond Meat as it releases an updated version of its own faux burger....
New US legislation will get local farm goods into school food programsThe National Farm to School Network and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition welcomes the newly-introduced Kids Eat Local Act, which will make it easier for school meal programs to source food from local farmers and producers....
03 May 2021
CME update: live cattle futures gain ground while feeder cattle continue their declineUS live cattle futures rose on 30 April while feeder cattle futures continued to fall as climbing corn futures translated into higher feed costs....
US NFU calls on government to prioritize climate change across all its ag programs Farming and agriculture can help combat climate change, but farmers need the USDA to support and fully realize this potential. ...
30 April 2021
CME update: live cattle futures gain on uncertainty in grain complexUS live cattle futures rose on 29 April as mixed grain trade offered some relief for feed costs....
USDA to host virtual fair on innovative ways to combat food waste Mark your calendar for the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on 26 May. ...
US NFU welcomes legislative priorities announced in President Biden's Congressional AddressPresident Biden's strategy for economic recovery, immigration reform and climate action have been welcomed by the National Farmers Union....
29 April 2021
Idaho lawmakers pass bill to kill most of state's wolf populationIdaho lawmakers have approved a bill authorizing the state to kill up to 90% of its wolf population, a measure championed by farmers and cattle ranchers that will become law if signed by the governor in the coming days....
CME update: cattle futures ease on pressure from feed pricesUS live cattle futures settled lower on 28 April, as higher grain prices push producers to sell cattle early to avoid feed costs, creating a surplus of market-ready cattle....
28 April 2021
CME update: US cattle futures ease as grain costs riseUS live cattle futures fell on 27 April, as higher input costs could lead to near-term selling of cattle as producers are resistant to paying higher feed costs....
The bipartisan America Grows Act could help reassert US leadership in ag research If passed, the bipartisan America Grows Act of 2021 would significantly increase US public investment in agricultural research and development, says the Farm Journal Foundation. ...
Feeding cattle seaweed reduces their GHG emissions 82%A bit of seaweed in cattle feed could reduce methane emissions from beef cattle as much as 82 percent, according to new findings from researchers at the University of California, Davis....
27 April 2021
CME update: cattle futures climb on monthly reportUS live cattle futures gained on 26 April, supported by Friday’s monthly Cattle on Feed report that showed smaller-than-expected placements....
26 April 2021
CME update: cattle futures close narrowly mixed ahead of Cattle on Feed reportUS live cattle futures ended narrowly mixed on 23 April, with nearby contracts pressured by lackluster cash cattle trade and position-squaring ahead of the monthly Cattle on Feed report....
US NFU welcomes the newly-introduced Agriculture Resilience Act The Agriculture Resilience Act is a thoughtful, nuanced approach to climate action, says the National Farmers Union. ...
23 April 2021
CME update: cattle futures extend their slide as corn prices surge higherUS cattle futures closed lower on 22 April for the tenth time in the last eleven sessions, pressured by fund-driven long liquidation and soaring corn prices that threaten cattle feeders’ profits....
How US farmers can pitch in to address climate change The US Department of Agriculture is expanding and renewing the Conservation Reserve Program as part of its strategy to boost enrollment and address the climate crisis. ...
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