Policy Set For WFBF In 2025 - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 9, 2024 · Today, more than 230 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 105 th Annual Meeting established new policy directives for the organization. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will be included in the organization’s policy book in 2025. Resolutions were submitted ...
Holiday Markets See Mixed Livestock Trends - Mid-West Farm …
3 days ago · Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports. Negotiated ...
Cattle Markets See Gains - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 6, 2024 · The fed cattle market ended last week higher. Packers needed to up their bids ahead of a full production week even though their margins remain in the red and their losses continue to grow. Higher feeder and yearling cattle costs will keep feedlot operators pricing cattle higher. Auction markets ...
Lambs Up And Hogs Down - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 29, 2024 · Cash hogs were lower last week. The pork cutout was $2.65 higher, averaging $95.96, and carried strength into the end of the week. Bellies were especially strong. Estimated harvest for the week was 2.581 million, outpacing the previous week by 210,000 head, and 152,400 greater than last year ...
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New Research Helps Protect Pigs From Disease. January 4, 2025. Of the money that pig producers pay into the pork checkoff program, a portion goes into swine health research.
Slow Week In Cattle Markets - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 27, 2024 · Negotiated trade was a blink-and-you-missed-it affair last week. Cash trade was slow to develop and was largely quiet again after midweek. Prices were mostly steady. Live Cattle futures were lower four straight days, so the firm bids were a small victory. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange was open ...
Crop Progress Year In Review - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 12, 2024 · The Wisconsin growing season began with above normal temperatures and rainfall. On March 31, 2024, topsoil moisture was rated 11 percent surplus compared to 45 percent on April 2, 2023. Snow and rain in early April raised soil moisture further. On April 21, spring tillage was 22 percent complete ...
Here's What Farmers Think: - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 27, 2024 · Researchers at UW-Madison recently published two research briefs highlighting Midwestern farmers’ views on farm financial programs and conservation. The briefs, designed to support policymaking, summarize the results of a 2024 survey taken by 527 farmers across eight states. It covers row crops ...
Beef Sees Increase In Price - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 14, 2024 · Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports.
Dairy Processor Grants Go Out & New Application Opens
Dec 10, 2024 · The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced seven companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of …