Livestock Risk Partners

A new USDA report indicates a minor decrease in the US hog population with projections for upcoming breeding and farrowing periods.

A USDA hogs and pigs report Thursday showed the March 1 total national inventory, breeding herd, and the number of hogs kept for marketing all below the year-ago level. The inventory of all hogs and pigs on American farms at the beginning of the month was pegged at 74.512 million head, down slightly from 74.691

Jenifer Fenton and Jason Rowntree are exploring ways to authenticate grass-finished beef based on its nutritional profile.

Once mature, the cattle will be sold to feedlots. But before they change ownership, typically at a sale barn, Farr must pay a brand inspector. She is charged one dollar per head of cattle inspected.

Placements during February dropped sharply, down 18 percent from February 2024.

2025 brings high cattle prices, urging cow-calf producers to adopt efficient management and record-keeping strategies for enhanced profitability.

Trailblazers receive in-depth training to become expert communicators, excel in media interviews and understand how to build confidence in beef-related practices when talking to consumers.

It definitely feels like spring is here, and it is time to think about planting as the sun shines and my thermometer has risen to 63°F today.

Dairyland farmers sold $6.2 billion in dairy products in 2023, followed by $3 billion in meat sales.

In terms of profitability, production costs are also high, affecting how large profits could potentially be in the current market.