A proposed northern California anti-ag measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. “It would outlaw all animal agriculture in the county. That would affect dairies that would affect poultry operations,” said Director of Political Affairs with the California Farm Bureau, Steven Fenaroli, who explained those are two of the …
Prices Show Heat as Temperatures Cool
As cattle supplies appear to remain tight, prices look to retain heat. Anticipated precipitation from weather patterns across the Wheat Belt could signal a shift in markets and encourage prices. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan spoke with Holden Ramey, market analyst for CattleFax, who shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …
Light News in the Grain Trade
It’s typical during a holiday period, but as Mark Oppold reports, news in the grain trade is light right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Sustainability in the Cattle Industry
Sustainability in agriculture is a topic we continue to hear more and more about, and it’s one the cattle industry has been discussing for years. Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Council with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), looks at how the cattle industry continues to be sustainable. She explains how sustainability in the cattle industry is actually measured. NCBA notes that thanks …
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
The National Corn Growers and 16 state-affiliated associations joined more than 140 allied national, regional, and state commodity organizations opposing changes to USDA disaster relief. The groups sent a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack relaying their concerns with the design of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022. While the group showed appreciation for the allocation of $3.74 billion …
Tight Times for the Turkey Industry
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, the National Turkey Federation (NTF) wants consumers to know how the American turkey industry plays an essential role in feeding people around the world, creating jobs and helping to maintain a strong economy. The NTF is made up of hardworking men and women on family farms, in the plant and everywhere in between. That includes animal …
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Are you still doing your Thanksgiving meal shopping? If so, you may be pleased to find that prices are a little …
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
While meeting with reporters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention, USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to the nation’s specialty crop industries. Taylor said funding from the USDA will also help the industry with trade challenges. “In addition to some market development work, we’re doing a hundred …
Trade Volumes Lower This Week
With this being a holiday week, trade volumes are quite a bit lower than normal. Mark Oppold has more on that along with a few numbers from a recent video cattle auction. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …
Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird Sales
Why Thanksgiving isn’t quite as vital as it used to be for the turkey industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The turkey industry is less dependent on holiday whole bird sales these days. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam explains. “The turkey industry has diversified in terms of providing more products, either in the sense of ground turkey …