Immigration and Customs Enforcement held an enforcement push this week in southwest Kansas, hitting three communities with major beef-processing facilities. The ICE enforcement action coincided with a nearly 16% drop in fed-cattle slaughter on Thursday, and a 9% decline on Wednesday, according to USDA's daily slaughter reports this week.
As farmers face soaring diesel costs heading into harvest, Nebraska, Alabama and Louisiana have moved to provide relief by temporarily allowing dyed farm diesel to be used in highway-registered vehicles without state penalties.
After decades of mergers and the promise of creating one-stop shops for seed and crop-protection products, companies are reversing course. Here's a look at the changing landscape for farmers.
Cross Cattle Company weans calves based on grass, weather and feed conditions, using low-stress practices, then backgrounds calves while evaluating performance and future breeding potential.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement held an enforcement push this week in
southwest Kansas, hitting three communities with major beef-processing
facilities. The ICE enforcement action coincided with a nearly 16% drop in
fed-cattle slaughter on Thursday, and a 9% decline on Wednesday, according to
USDA's daily slaughter reports this week.
s3Beef Processing Disrupted by ICE Action
As farmers face soaring diesel costs heading into harvest, Nebraska,
Alabama and Louisiana have moved to provide relief by temporarily allowing dyed
farm diesel to be used in highway-registered vehicles without state penalties.
1^States Allowing Dyed Diesel on Road
An incredibly strong hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Polo, will
move across northern Mexico and into the South-Central U.S. next week. By
bringing in lots of tropical moisture, it should lead to more heavy rain.
:^Ag Weather Forum
Cross Cattle Company weans calves based on grass, weather and feed
conditions, using low-stress practices, then backgrounds calves while
evaluating performance and future breeding potential.
BView From the Range
A Nebraska bankruptcy judge questioned surety companies' claims to
Hansen-Mueller grain proceeds as BMO Bank faces losses.
7^Hansen-Mueller Sureties Face Scrutiny