U.S. turkey production rebounds after two-year slump
U.S. turkey production is rising after two years of declines, with output, demand, and prices up. Disease risks and higher feed costs still weigh on growers.
Grain and livestock markets sag as October wraps
Grain and livestock markets slipped to end October amid harvest pressure, geopolitical questions, USDA data concerns, and economic uncertainty.
Harvest progress weighs on grains amid mixed demand
Rapid harvest progress across the Upper Midwest pressured wheat and corn prices, while a week of Chinese buying supported soybeans, according to market analysts.
USDA grazing directive aims to expand access on federal lands
The USDA grazing directive targets restoring 500,000 head months on National Forest lands within two years, reopening unused allotments and streamlining reviews.
Corn drops after USDA surprise as traders digest WASDE
Corn drops after USDA surprise, with higher output, yield and stocks weighing on futures. Soybeans rose on meal-led demand expectations, while wheat softened.
Bird flu in Washington dairy cattle confirmed for first time
Two herds tested positive for bird flu in Washington dairy cattle, the state’s first livestock cases. USDA is investigating and urging strong biosecurity.
AgriFood Signals: Funding, deals and moves across agtech
AgriFood Signals highlights fresh agtech funding, M&A and grants, from Edonia’s €15M microalgae raise to Uber Eats’ $2.3B ezCater deal and more.
USDA directive won’t halt dairy sustainability efforts
Dairy Farmers of America CEO Dennis Rodenbaugh says the USDA directive will not stop industry sustainability work, including measuring impact and carbon credits.
NFU presses Congress to bolster farm safety net
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the farm safety net remains inadequate in the current bill and urges Congress to strengthen core programs.
Minnesota soybean harvest faces rain delays and disease watch
Minnesota soybean harvest is nearing in the southeast, but rain and disease concerns could slow progress, according to University of Minnesota experts.
Why soybean disease detection must happen before symptoms
Experts argue imaging-based tools flag infections too late. They call for pre-symptomatic soybean disease detection to better time fungicides and curb losses.
Soybeans fall as USDA lifts yield and output estimates
Soybeans fall after USDA raises yield and production estimates. Ending stocks tighten on export expectations as corn and wheat also retreat.