Dec. 16, 2015 – There’s more to an ecosystem than the visible plants and animals. The soil underneath is alive with vital microbes. They make sure nutrients from dead plant and animal material are broken down and made useable by … Continue reading →
Central U.S. Daily Direct Feedlot Slaughter Cattle Report as of 4:05 PM Today’s Reported Sales Volume: 6,000 Today’s Estimated Sales Volume: 10,000 In the Southern Plains trade and demand was light on Wednesday. Compared to last week in the Texas … Continue reading →
IOWA/MINNESOTA DAILY DIRECT MORNING HOG REPORT BASED ON STATE OF ORIGIN PLANT DELIVERED PURCHASE DATA FOR Wednesday, December 16, 2015 (As of 9:30 AM) CURRENT VOLUME BY PURCHASE TYPE BARROWS & GILTS LIVE AND CARCASS BASIS Estimated Actual Actual Actual … Continue reading →
December 16, 2015… Courtesy ODA – The traditional colors, fragrances, and flavors of the holiday season simply wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for Oregon agriculture. ‘Tis the season to highlight the many ways the state’s $5.4 billion dollar … Continue reading →
Registration is open for the 2016 INFB Young Farmer Leadership Conference, Jan. 29-31 in Indianapolis. The conference theme is “United We Grow.” The event features returning favorites and new activities. Friday night’s schedule includes chair massages, cornhole and euchre tournaments … Continue reading →
By Cyndie Shearing – The American Farm Bureau’s 30th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving dinner table revealed this year’s cost is $50.11, a 70-cent increase from last year’s average of $49.41. The big ticket … Continue reading →
Increases in the price of turkey were largely responsible for an increase in the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal, according to Farm Bureau’s annual informal Thanksgiving “market basket” survey. Indiana Farm Bureau’s survey showed an average price of $50.33 … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2015 – Boulder Natural Meats, a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,607 pounds of beef, pork, and poultry products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service … Continue reading →
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today released the following statement regarding the House Interim Charges released by Speaker Joe Straus. “I’m pleased that Speaker Straus and the members of the Texas House of Representatives are focused on issues … Continue reading →
By Morgan Slaven – Military veterans returning to civilian life can find the transition difficult, especially when it comes to employment. Thanks to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Patriot Project, service men and women can put their skills to work … Continue reading →