Husker scientists have begun a federally funded study to deepen the understanding of links between genetics and cattle growth efficiency. The project has significant potential to expand the range of genetic tools used by breeders. The study will focus on cattle’s mitochondria, cell components whose biochemical activity produces most of…
Risk off across the board Even energy coming off highs Soft markets so some positives What’s up next on the economic front? FEDS comments yesterday having any effect today? Feeder cattle market at an important technical level Some support from July/August contract highs
WASHINGTON — On the heels of the first anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has seen record interest in the conservation and clean energy programs that received funding from the law. As a key part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Inflation Reduction…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Randy Spronk, a Minnesota pork producer and the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) past president, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means’ Subcommittee on Trade as part of its hearing on “Reforming the Generalized System of Preferences to Safeguard U.S. Supply Chains and Combat China.” The U.S.…
LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Cattlemen announced they are accepting nominations for the Young Cattlemen’s Connection (YCC) Class of 2024 until Tuesday, October 24, 2023. YCC is a longstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition aiming to keep the future of our industry innovative and knowledgeable. This program helps emerging leaders understand the industry structure, issues…
ARLINGTON, Virginia -- U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) thank Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) for introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 in the U.S. Senate. The bi-partisan legislation…
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today thank Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Sen. Pete Rickets (R-NE) for the introduction of the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 in the U.S. Senate.…
FEDs statement Speed of crop maturity Is there questioning of the crop size Seed size Tuesday was not a good technical day for cattle Reversal on Wednesday?
The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to strengthen Nebraska’s urban forest infrastructure in disadvantaged communities across the state. The arboretum aims to accomplish this through tree plantings, tree maintenance and removal, and workforce development. Programs will include…
