Personal politics influences consumer perceptions of food inflation, with liberals estimating the increases at about three to four percentage points below conservatives, according to the monthly Consumer Food Insights Report.  The survey-based report out of Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and […]

In helping better understand the role farmers and ranchers can play in mitigating climate impacts and creating new revenue streams for farmers with the creation of climate-smart commodities, USDA under the Biden administration established Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. In the first rollout of the novel program, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced USDA is investing […]

“Man – despite his artistic pretensions, his sophistication, and his many accomplishments – owes his existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains.” This quote from Paul Harvey captures a baseline understanding for all involved in agriculture. Though we recognize the importance, soil fertility and health often get put on […]

Increased cull cow slaughter and number of heifers in the feedlot mix have been key factors to watch in 2022. Each have implications for beef production and cattle supplies both this year and moving forward. Beef cow slaughter has been stronger throughout 2022. During August, beef cow slaughter was up about 9 percent above a […]