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29 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- Livestock producers should review their winter feeding plans. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eric Meusch said November is a good month to do this before feeding actually begins. Meusch said there are three basic steps to be ready for winter: 1. Determine animal needs Knowing how much feed is needed to make it t...
27 Nov 2024
REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- New World screwworm (NWS) has led to a closure of live cattle imports from Mexico to the U.S., but veterinarians and entomologists say it is important to stay aware and prevent the insects from entering the country. "In my honest opinion, the good news is NWS was found at Mexico's southern border, so it's a substantial dista...
27 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- Retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN for the third week of November 2024 continued to show mostly slight moves higher compared to last month. Six of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last month. Once again, no fertilizer had a sizeable price increase or decline. DTN designates a significant move as anyth...
27 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- American consumers continue to drive up the U.S. agricultural trade deficit, which is now projected to reach a record $45.5 billion in fiscal year 2025. The USDA on Tuesday released its latest update of U.S. agricultural trade. The report showed a slight bump in exports to $170 billion for fiscal year 2025, which runs from Oct. 1, 20...
26 Nov 2024
REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Midwest cattle producers have dealt with drought conditions over the past several years. Early 2024 spring rains across the area helped pasture and range conditions, but by midsummer, drought conditions returned, and producers have struggled with fall pasture growth. "Fall pasture just didn't grow. Not even the fescue and th...