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USDA forecasts food prices to rise 3% in 2026 amid shifting consumer tastes
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (259+ words) USDA forecasts food prices to rise 3% in 2026 amid shifting consumer tastes February 26, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News USDA is expecting food prices to rise an additional three percent this year. Andrew Harig with the Food Industry Association says the…...
Brazil expected to produce record soybean crop in 2026, analysts say it could pressure U.S. prices
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (240+ words) Brazil expected to produce record soybean crop in 2026, analysts say it could pressure U.S. prices February 26, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Crops, News Two analysts say rapid crop expansion in Brazil could impact U.S. soybean prices in 2026. Joana'Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue…...
Funding approved for SDSU swine facility expansion
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (205+ words) Funding approved for SDSU swine facility expansion February 26, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Pork, South Dakota South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has approved a $1.72 million expansion to the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. Bob Thaler,…...
Big week for U.S. pork export sales, mostly to Mexico
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (115+ words) Big week for U.S. pork export sales, mostly to Mexico'Brownfield Ag News Big week for U.S. pork export sales, mostly to Mexico U.S. pork export sales were strong during the week ending February 19th. The USDA says pork sales were larger than average, with…...
Midday cash livestock markets
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (156+ words) Midday cash livestock markets February 26, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News Boxed beef was mixed at midday with Choice down $.24 at $378.99 and Select up $3.79 at $370.86. The Choice/Select spread is $8.13. Barrows and gilts at the…...
Live and feeder cattle finish firm as boxed beef lends support
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (342+ words) Live and feeder cattle finish firm as boxed beef lends support February 25, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, supported by the recent strength in boxed…...
Wisconsin farmer: U.S. soybean trade strategy needs stable markets
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (275+ words) Wisconsin farmer: U.S. soybean trade strategy needs stable markets February 25, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: News, Wisconsin A Wisconsin soybean farmer says he would like the Trump administration's trade strategy to focus on finding new markets for U.S. soybeans and enforcing trade…...
Cash dairy prices mostly up Wednesday at CME
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (146+ words) Cash dairy prices'were'mostly up'on'Wednesday'at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange." Dry'whey'was'unchanged'at'$0.6375.'No sales were recorded at that price.' Forty-pound cheese blocks were'up'$0.0425'at'$1.6025.Two'sales were recorded'at $1.58 and $1.59.' Cheese barrels'were up'$0.0700'at'$1.56.No'sales'were'recorded.' Butter prices'were'up'$0.0225 at $1.8350.No sales were recorded.' Nonfat dry milk…...
Disappointment all around for failed Wisconsin dairy cattle innovation bill
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (279+ words) Disappointment all around for failed Wisconsin dairy cattle innovation bill February 24, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag Policy, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy, Livestock, News, Wisconsin Farmers and legislators are disappointed as legislation creating a 20-million dollar Wisconsin dairy…...
Great Lakes wheat grower network boosting production with high management strategies
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (290+ words) Great Lakes wheat grower network boosting production with high management strategies February 24, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: News An extension educator says a large plant biomass has been key in maximizing grain fill and reaching higher wheat yields. Michigan State…...