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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...
26 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- As a new administration prepares to take office, farmers are preparing for the next growing season. The annual DTN Ag Summit offers insight into what to expect. Scheduled for Dec. 5-6, the event offers a two-day deep dive into the policies and practicalities that accompany running a farming or ranching business. The capstone of our q...
26 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- Agricultural commodity prices slipped slightly Tuesday in morning trade following President-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on products from China. The currencies for all three countries took a slight dip on Tuesday. Agricultural commodities didn't respond quickly, but by m...
26 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- Congratulations and reactions continued during the weekend and Monday to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he intends to nominate former adviser Brooke Rollins as Agriculture secretary. Meanwhile, the Trump transition team remains stalled in learning about some of the key issues at USDA and other federal agencies becau...
25 Nov 2024
REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Feeder cattle futures rallied Monday on news that the United States is halting imports of Mexican cattle following the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico. On Nov. 22, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ...