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A ‘Patchwork’ of Regulations
Published August 16, 2023
Since the approval of California’s Proposition 12, other states have added new animal housing restrictions. National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Lori Stevermer says it’s hard to pinpoint the necessary legislative actions to address the effects of Prop. 12. "We're looking…Buckley Adds to His Responsibilities at Wilbur-Ellis
Published August 16, 2023
Wilbur-Ellis has announced President/CEO John Buckley is assuming direct oversight of the company's crop business while maintaining his current role. The current Agribusiness Director Mark Ripato is going to retire and will serve as a company advisor for the remainder…CAFO Petition Denied
Published August 16, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has denied a petition submitted by a collection of environmental activist groups. Food & Water Watch and its co-petitioners wanted EPA to toughen the Clean Water Act regulations for large scale livestock and poultry farms. However,…Feeder Cattle Market Influenced by Tight Supplies
Published August 16, 2023
This is a time of the year when feeder cattle prices typically see seasonal weakness. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Steve Witt does not expect that to happen this year. Cattle numbers are tight and it will take time to…Battling Concentration in the Cattle Market
Published August 16, 2023
During a stop at Dakotafest, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper said this is not a time to be complacent about concentration. The St. Onge, South Dakota rancher believes the cattle industry can learn from the pork and poultry sectors. "We…A Pleasant Surprise
Published August 16, 2023
Following a hot, dry spring, Valley United Co-op Chief Operating Officer Travis Hegg is surprised by the wheat being delivered to the Reynolds, North Dakota location. "The quality has been great," said Hegg. "We're seeing 62-to-64 pound wheat. Proteins have…Evaluating New Products and Technologies
Published August 16, 2023
Thousands of new products are introduced every year in agriculture. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Wilbur Ellis Director of Agronomic Solutions Darin Ebeling said a lot of the new products are in the biological space. In the…A Huge Year for Insects
Published August 16, 2023
This has been a big year for insect pressure. "It's been huge," reports Jesse Moch, district sales lead, Pioneer. "It's been aphids, it's been clover worms, it's bean leaf beetles, it's been grasshoppers, it's been spider mites." Moch says most farmers…New Option for Small Grains
Published August 16, 2023
New Holland Agriculture and Honey Bee Manufacturing have formed a partnership for a new draper header series for the Speedrower Plus series of self-propelled windrowers. According to a news release, the Honey Bee WSC Swather Series creates new opportunities for…