CME Group takes measures to improve cattle futures
CME Group recently announced new changes to help further stabilize the cattle futures market. The new measures are a collaboration [...]
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08, 2016
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08, 2016
Commodity estimates could fall short of survey predictions
As farmers continue to harvest, yield estimates could fall short of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) survey predictions, according to [...]
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08, 2016
Meat consumption on the rise
Americans are once again eating more meat. Falling prices have brought many back to the table, according to Progressive Farmer, [...]
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08, 2016
Sanderson Farms defends antibiotic use
The poultry industry has seen a shift to cage-free and raised without antibiotics. But one major poultry processor is standing [...]
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08, 2016
AFBF joins nationwide immigration reform campaign
Business and agricultural groups that have struggled to push congressional action on immigration reform for years are hoping there will [...]
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08, 2016
National Farmers Market Week underway
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaimed Aug. 7-13 as National Farmers Market Week to honor and celebrate the important role that [...]
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08, 2016
Three ways to build your shotgun skills
A little warm-up before dove season is always a good idea. A short online video demonstrates three everyday exercises that [...]
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08, 2016
USDA announces $11.2 million for American dairy farmers
The American dairy industry is receiving a virtual shot in the arm from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agency [...]
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08, 2016
Bats are a valuable resource for agriculture
Bats are nocturnal creatures that move with stealth and speed. They patrol farmland using echo location to capture their insect [...]
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08, 2016
Alternative crops add options for farmers
Although alternative crops won’t replace top commodities, they will serve as drought-tolerant rotation options that can pay off when the [...]