Nov 30
Cattle feeders capitalized on a tighter supply of market-ready cattle last week, confidently passing on early bids of $152/cwt. Packers came back with sharply higher bids as they competed to own inventory needed to fulfill boxed beef sales commitments. The slaughter pace during the holiday-shortened week was impressive with a 579,000 weekly total, the largest …
Nov 30
“I would like to applaud today’s action by the House of Representatives to adopt the Tentative Agreement reached in September between railroad companies and labor unions. A labor dispute that disrupts the rail system would have dramatic impacts across the agri-food value chain, from farmers in the fields to consumer here in the U.S. and …
Nov 30
Growth Energy’s CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bill to avert a nationwide rail strike: “Nearly 70% of U.S. ethanol production is moved by rail – more than 400,000 carloads annually. No one wants to see American motorists cut off from a vital supply of lower-cost, lower-carbon …
Nov 30
Director, KC Sheperd, visited with the Nutrien Ag North American lead for cotton, rice, and specialty crops, Frank Groves talking about this year’s cotton crop and ways Nutrien Ag can aid producers. “It was a very challenging year for cotton producers across the entire cotton belt,” Groves said. “We have our fingers crossed that we …
Nov 30
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized the Biden Administration for taking quick action to avoid rail disruptions. “On behalf of America’s cattle producers, we thank President Biden and Secretary Vilsack for their action to prevent a disruption in critical rail service across the country. We are also pleased to see bipartisan leaders in …
Nov 30
Attorney General John O’Connor and 17 other state attorneys general are challenging new policies implemented by major shipping companies to obtain data on gun purchasers with unprecedented specificity. These policies could allow federal agencies to bypass warrant requirements to obtain that information. UPS and FedEx are reportedly now burdening federal firearm license (FFL) holders by …
Nov 30
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Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Merck Animal Health’s Paul Koffman, about technology Merck Animal Health has been working with to help producers stay ahead of the curve wh…
Nov 30
Have you ever wondered what will happen to your ranch when you’re gone? The key to putting your mind at ease is by building an effective and transparent succession plan. To help farmers and ranchers start planning for the future, AgriWebb is hosting a virtual discussion with succession planning experts and ranchers to answer the following …
Nov 30
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) kicked off its 2022 Conference & Expo with more than 600 agricultural retail industry professionals convening to share insights, network, and celebrate 30 years of ARA. “A lot has changed for our industry since we last gathered for the annual ARA conference,” says 2022-2023 ARA Board Chair Ian McGregor …
Nov 30
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement today regarding the introduction of a bill to allow the year-round sale of E15 by Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 13 other senators: “This summer, in the face of record-high gas prices, drivers across the country found savings at the pump of nearly …
