Price Spread for Pork Products Increases as Processing Plant Labor Shortages Continue October 1, 2021 8:00 am|The COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen longstanding labor shortages in the U.S. pork processing industry. Because the production…
Meat Prices Leading the Way in Food Price Inflation September 29, 2021 1:43 pm|If you buy meat at the grocery store, you’ve probably noticed over the last year and a half…
Lawmakers Urging Administration to Increase Biofuels Usage September 29, 2021 1:42 pm|A group of Midwest lawmakers Tuesday urged the Biden administration to increase biofuels usage and reject any reduction…
Manure Safety a Focus of National Pork Board September 27, 2021 8:21 am|Producers and manure handling contractors should review and update their Emergency Action Plan related to pumping, storage, handling…
Hurricane Ida Does More than $500 Million to Louisiana Agriculture September 27, 2021 8:20 am|Hurricane Ida did more than a half-billion dollars’ worth of damage to Louisiana agriculture. The LSU AgCenter says…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission September 27, 2021 8:19 am|The USDA says it will establish an Equity Commission and is looking for nominations for membership on the…
What’s at Stake if ASF Hits the US? September 22, 2021 4:11 pm|African swine fever is continuing its spread. The World Organization for Animal Health this week confirmed finding ASF…
African Swine Fever Confirmed in Haiti September 22, 2021 2:54 pm|The World Organization for Animal Health this week confirmed finding African swine fever in Haiti. Haiti borders the…
House Democrats Ask Leadership for Extra Funds to Prevent ASF September 20, 2021 10:42 am|A group of House Democrats sent a letter to leadership asking for $75 million in funding for the…
Barge Shipping Costs Spiking After Hurricane Ida September 20, 2021 10:41 am|Barge freight costs for moving grains from the Midwest rose sharply due to the continuing logistical problems over…