Not since the corn price run-up in 2008 have eggs been as expensive, and their prices are at a six-year high. Easter Inflation In keeping with seasonal demand, slaughter lamb prices rose last week up to $10.00/cwt higher. Ewes were up to $5.00/cwt higher, and production rose 17.9 percent over last year. High beef prices and a general lack of discounting on ham prices probably contributed to the renewed lamb demand. Most retailers have tried to keep ham prices steady from Christmas price levels back in December in order to draw foot traffic, but discounting has been more rare. Not since the corn price run-up in 2008 have eggs been as expensive, and their prices are at a six-year high. They were up 13 percent in the first quarter of 2014 co...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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