Agricultural Business
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Producers Driven by Lucrative Cattle Profits
Veteran cattle producers often reminisce about the past when profits were abundant. In 1979, cow-calf returns over variable costs reached... -
Alarming Increase in Agricultural Confined Space Accidents Raises Concerns
A recently released report by Purdue University highlights a disturbing rise in agricultural confined space accidents in the United States... -
Want to Grow Your Farm? Ask These 10 Questions First
Expanding a farm operation can be an exciting prospect, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and considerations. Before... -
Certified Angus Beef Expands to Meet Demand for Premium Grass-Fed Products
Expanding the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) product selection is a response to the growing demand for grass-fed beef. The latest... -
Dairy Producers Embrace Technology and Adaptability
Dairy producers have faced a myriad of uncertainties over the past two years, including rising feed costs, labor challenges, and the... -
Mixed Trends in Cash Cattle Trade and Wholesale Beef
Negotiated cash cattle trade showed moderate activity in the North, with prices mostly at $178 per hundredweight (cwt.) live and $280 to $282 per cwt... -
Record Enrollment in Hereford Feedout Program
The 2022 Hereford Feedout Program saw an unprecedented number of Hereford breeders and commercial users enrolling their steers... -
The Benefits of Preweaning Implants for Cow-Calf Producers
For cow-calf producers, implanting preweaning is a highly cost-effective method to boost production. Typically administered when calves... -
Beef Quality Audit Reveals Industry Improvements
For over three decades, the National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) has provided a framework to evaluate the quality of U.S. beef and... -
Tyson Foods' Beef Unit Struggles in Q2, Leads to Job Cuts
Tyson Foods recently reported that its beef unit generated no operating income in Q2, which ended on April 1, 2023, and only $8 million... -
Challenges Persist for Dairy Industry Amidst Low Milk Prices and Demand Factors
The dairy industry faces ongoing challenges as milk prices remain low and demand struggles to increase despite favorable pricing... -
USDA's Groundbreaking Grant Program Propels Organic Product Accessibility
Transitioning a farm to organic production can be a daunting task, as Jenny Lester Moffitt, the undersecretary for marketing and...
