USDA Jan. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Friday, January 24, 2025 2:37PM CST
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million head on Jan. 1, 2025. The inventory was 1% below Jan. 1, 2024, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
Risk Management Modifications for 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025 12:37PM CST
Most revenue protection crop insurance policies won't cover the cost of production in 2025, but experts say a new subsidy for the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) and higher ARC-County benchmark prices may help farmers create an effective safety net without breaking the bank.
CHS to Nearly Double MN Grain Facility
Friday, January 24, 2025 9:45AM CST
CHS Inc., based in Inner Grove Heights, Minnesota, announced this week a planned expansion of its grain facility in Warren, Minnesota.
Brooke Rollins' Confirmation Hearing
Friday, January 24, 2025 6:46AM CST
Agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins' confirmation hearing with the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday was congenial and bipartisan, but senators raised concerns about the potential impacts of President Donald Trump's policies, especially around tariffs and labor. Some senators also pushed to ensure Rollins would support biofuel policies.