Closing Ag Market Report
The BARN’s CMR for today… Wednesday, December 1st
After Several Difficult Years, U.S. Pork Exports to Mexico Show Promise
Mexico is the third-largest pork importer in the world and traditionally the largest U.S. market for pork exports by volume. Over the past few years, shipments to this important market…
DEADLINE APPROACHING : Now Enrolling Steers for the2021-2022 Profitability Challenge “Top 100”
The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is gearing up to launch its new season of the Profitability Challenge “Top 100” Steer Feedout and FFA Fantasy Feedout. Delivery for enrolled steers is December…
Register for Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s 2022 Mid-Winter Conference
ARVADA, Colo. – Registration is now open for Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) 2022 Mid-Winter Conference, which will be held on January 17-18th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Denver,…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance to Respond to Producer Needs, Support Conservation and Climate Mitigation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making updates to crop insurance to respond to the needs of agricultural producers, including organic producers, as well…
Waiver from Trucking Federal Rule Extended
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 29, 2021 – The National Pork Producers Council today thanked the Biden administration, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Meera Joshi, deputy administrator of DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier…
Cattle business ruminations for 2021 and what to expect in 2022
Three cattle industry experts from Purina share perspectives you can use going into 2022 and reflect on the past year in the beef business. Arden Hills, Minn. – Even though…
FRIDAY: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to Travel to Pennsylvania
Washington, DC — On Friday, December 3, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to York County, Pennsylvania to highlight how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for rural America…
Coyote populations continue to grow throughout the U.S.
K-State expert says trapping is best way to resolve interactions with livestock MANHATTAN, Kan. – If it seems like there are a lot more coyotes mingling in human spaces these…
Pork Producers Lobby Lawmakers on Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 1, 2021 – Preventing foreign animal diseases, addressing a shortage of agricultural workers and reauthorizing a livestock price reporting law are the primary issues on which pork…
Opening Ag Market Commentary
The BARN’s OMC for today… Wednesday, December 1st
Centura Health Named the Official Presenting Partner of the National Western Stock Show
DENVER, CO – For the first time in its 116-year history, the legendary National Western Stock Show will have an official presenting partner. Colorado-based health care leader Centura Health will…