Omega Feeders introduces new cattle feedlot
Texas-based Omega Feeders recently announced a new state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate up to 6,000 head capacity upgrading to 9,000
Strong 2022 profits lift farmer sentiment
Producer sentiment improved sharply in December on strong year-end income estimates. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index ended the
2023 begins with continuing drought
The new year is beginning with more of the same. The U.S. has been in significant drought since late 2020 with
Production trends to impact U.S. red meat exports in 2023
Larger pork production in 2023 will generate new opportunities for export growth, especially with pork production in Europe declining. With the European
Farm Progress America, January 3, 2023
Max Armstrong discussed what’s ahead for the next annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation including a discussion of
Helping cows cope with cold stress
Cold stress increases a cow’s energy requirement and can pull down her body condition. Thin cows can result in weak
U.S., Chinese officials meet after first cultivated meat approval
FDA’s recent approval of cultivated chicken from Upside Foods set a positive tone for the adoption of cultivated meat and
Farm Progress America, January 2, 2023
Max Armstrong reports on an annual report looking at pesticide residues of foods for 2021 from USDA. The testing program
This Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 31, 2022
Max broadcasts from the Case IH headquarters Experience Center, celebrating 100 years of the Farmall brand. Max visits with Kurt
Ag leaders skeptical of new WOTUS rule
EPA announced a new definition for “waters of the United States” strikingly similar to the WOTUS designation in place before