Cattle and hog producers across the central Midwest are taking some extra measures to protect their animals' health and performance in a winter storm that is forecast to move across the region late Friday and this weekend.
The CEOs of three Farm Credit banks and the Farm Credit Council called on lawmakers and the president to reopen the federal government so farmers can get farm loans lined up before planting season begins.
USDA will recall about 2,500 Farm Service Agency workers for Thursday, Friday and Tuesday to help process payments and provide limited help with existing loans for farmers and ranchers.
As with corn, buy low, sell high is good advice for soybeans, but
needs a slight adjustment for cattle.
See . FTodd's Take...
Cattle and hog producers across the central Midwest are taking some
extra measures to protect their animals' health and performance in a winter
storm that is forecast to move across the region late Friday and this weekend.
See DTN Ag News. :^Producers Prep for Storm...
Agriculture and trade counselors from Europe spoke earlier this week
at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in New Orleans. They said
the EU is open for more trade, but they agree that agriculture should not be
part of trade talks between the EU and U.S.
See DTN Ag News. BEU Ag Reluctant on Trade Deal...
Nebraska leaders held a series of events Friday with a trade
delegation from Indonesia led by that country's minister of trade and
ambassador to the U.S. Indonesians agreed to buy more Nebraska soybeans and
work to increase beef imports as well.
See DTN Ag News. =^Indonesia Grows Nebraska Ties...
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has been asked by a lower court to
consider a case that could have lasting ramifications for concentrated animal
feeding operations, or CAFOs, in the state.
See DTN Ag News. 1^Court May Hear WI CAFO Case...
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