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Slower slaughter rates pull USDA beef, pork estimates lower
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (47+ words) Brownfield Ag News Slower slaughter rates pull USDA beef, pork estimates lower The USDA has trimmed its 2026 red meat production numbers, while increasing the outlook for poultry. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....
Corn, wheat, beef export sales see week-to-week gains
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (109+ words) Brownfield Ag News Corn, wheat, beef export sales see week-to-week gains Corn export sales ticked higher during the week ending April 2nd. The USDA says most of last week's corn sales were to Japan and Mexico, reflecting the ongoing strong demand…...
Pork leaders urge support for Prop 12 fix in farm bill
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) April 7, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag Policy, Ag Regulations, Congress, News, Pork, Wisconsin The National Pork Producers Council is urging people to contact federal lawmakers to support the Proposition 12 fix in the farm bill. Keri Retallick with…...
"Something always comes through": Minnesota producer battles ongoing swine diseases
1+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) April 3, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Livestock, Minnesota, News, Pork A pig farmer from southern Minnesota says disease pressure continues to be a challenge. Sam Ziegler is a contract grower in Blue Earth County. "Different strains of viruses, PRRS or…...
H-2 A program helps farms survive labor shortages, says third-generation grower
2+ week, 1+ day ago (214+ words) March 30, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News A third-generation blueberry grower says he transitioned to the H-2 A guest worker visa program because his harvest crew requested it. Southwest Michigan's Lance Fritz tells Brownfield, "Our crews that we brought up…...
USDA: red meat, poultry supplies tighten on demand, processing speeds
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (47+ words) Brownfield Ag News USDA: red meat, poultry supplies tighten on demand, processing speeds Solid demand and slower production during February pulled red meat and poultry supplies lower. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....
China, Mexico, Japan among top weekly export destinations
3+ week, 1+ day ago (100+ words) Brownfield Ag News China, Mexico, Japan among top weekly export destinations The USDA is reporting a generally solid week for export inspections. Corn, sorghum, and soybeans during the week ending March 19th were all above year ago levels as previous export…...
Illinois pork producer eyeing profitability in 2026
3+ week, 4+ day ago (190+ words) March 20, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Illinois, Livestock, News, Pork A central Illinois pork producer says he's optimistic about profitability in 2026. Chad Leman, whose operation is based in Woodford County, tells Brownfield, "There's good opportunities for margin through all four…...
Early pig care key to boosting wean-to-finish success
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (168+ words) March 17, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Livestock, News, Pork A technical expert with Pig Improvement Company North America says there's a renewed focus in the pork industry on wean-to-finish survivability. Isaiah Spath tells Brownfield better management begins at the sow…...
Diet shifts, competitive pricing boost pork demand
4+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) March 16, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Kansas, News, Pork The vice president of the National Pork Board says he's optimistic about consumer demand in 2026. Chad Groves, a producer from Kansas, says shifts in diet trends last year could continue to…...