Holiday Markets See Mixed Livestock Trends - Mid-West Farm …
Jan 4, 2025 · 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.
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 ...
What’s Next for Farmers in 2025? - Mid-West Farm Report
Jan 21, 2025 · As we step into 2025, farmers face significant policy challenges and opportunities, says Chuck Connor, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Speaking about federal agricultural policies, Connor emphasized the critical need for timely legislative action. “By 2025, $4 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Homepage - Mid-West Farm Report
Jan 7, 2025 · How To Negotiate A Solar Contract. January 24, 2025. Wisconsin is moving away from carbon-based fuels such as coal, and moving toward renewable energy such as wind and solar.
Cattle Market Showing Downward Momentum - Mid-West Farm …
Nov 22, 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. The cattle ...
See The 2024-2025 Estimates For Beef - Mid-West Farm Report
May 17, 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.
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 ...