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WEBVilsack says the administration continues to monitor potential port strike. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Biden administration is keeping a close eye on the potential East Coast port strike. “For now, the message is quite clear,” he …
Weekly Livestock Market Update with Scott Brown
WEBWatch on. About the Weekly Livestock Market Update: Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner and University of Missouri Market Analyst Scott Brown give a weekly recap of the markets and discuss how it can impact farmers’ bottom lines. For previous updates, click here. If you have questions for next week’s show, submit them here.
Broiler numbers mixed on week, up year - Brownfield Ag News
WEB4 days ago · The USDA says 242.693 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, up 718,000 on the week and 6% on the year, with average hatchability holding at 79.8%. 190.106 million broiler-type chicks entered meat production facilities, falling 1.985 million from the previous week, while rising 4% above a …
Previewing this week's USDA reports - Brownfield Ag News
WEBDec 21, 2023 · It’s one of the biggest weeks of the year for livestock reports from the USDA. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says this final round of reports from the USDA for 2023 has both cattle and hog producers waiting in anticipation. On the hog side, Brown says it’s about production. “Productivity gains, that now have come […]
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Cattle producer says feed costs have been manageable
WEB3 days ago · A southwest Iowa cattle producer says it’s been a calm start to the fall. Justin Ewalt says some input prices have leveled out. “Feed costs are manageable at the moment. We’ve had a stretch here where cattle prices are pretty high on the fat side of things.”. He tells Brownfield a few challenges continue to impact his operation. “The ...
Ag companies adjust to weakening farm economy
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Some ag companies have made changes to help farmers navigate the current economic downturn. Chris Turner, chief commercial officer with Pivot Bio, says they’ve adjusted nitrogen rates for 2025. “Thirty percent price reduction,” Turner said. “We understand what’s going on on-farm with the economics that growers are facing today.”.
Brownfield introduces Weekly Commodity Market Update
WEBJefferson City, Mo. (March 29, 2022) – In response to farmer requests for a weekly long-form discussion about the agricultural crop markets, Brownfield Ag News has introduced an in-depth Weekly Commodity Market Update. On Tuesday afternoons, Anchor/Reporter Will Robinson hosts an in-depth conversation with University of Missouri Senior Research Associate Ben Brown. The program features […]
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Livestock economist says supplies of cattle will continue to tighten
WEBMar 25, 2024 · A livestock economist says there were a couple of factors that contributed to February placements into feedyards that were nearly 10% above year-ago levels. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown tells Brownfield in addition to the extra day because of the Leap Year. “ January was bitterly cold and we had a lot of those auction […]