Carol Ryan Dumas
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Beef exports tumble, pork exports surge
U.S. beef exports fell 15% in volume and 32% in value in January year over year, while pork exports climbed 13% in volume and 16% in value, according to the → Read More
Idaho experiences 'impressive' water year
After years of water supply shortages and drought, basins in southeastern Idaho have received well above normal precipitation this winter. → Read More
What's in a name? Battle won over EU trade barrier; war continues
The EU continues to attempt to restrict common food names to products made only in the EU and pressure other countries to accept those terms in trade deals. → Read More
University of Idaho CAFE receives donation from Cargill
Cargill has committed $500,000 to support the university’s environmental research. → Read More
True West Beef plant gears up for production
Target production is 500 head of cattle a day with the plant operating five days a week. → Read More
FDA issues guidance on labeling plant-based ‘milk’
FDA this week released draft recommendations for manufacturers of plant-based milks to voluntarily label the product with its nutrient content if it is different from dairy milk's. → Read More
U.S. dairy exports sail past headwinds
Exports set volume and value records despite rampant inflation and other challenges. → Read More
Dairy demand remains strong despite higher prices, expert says
Domestic demand for dairy products has held up surprising well in the face of inflation, but that may be difficult to maintain. In the first 11 months of 2022, domestic → Read More
NCBA intends to sue over ESA listing for lesser prairie chicken
the Fish and Wildlife Service stated it understands the vital role that managed grazing plays in maintaining habitat for the lesser prairie chicken but that challenges remain. → Read More
U.S. winter hay stocks lowest on record
In contrast, stocks in the Pacific Northwest are up year over year. → Read More
Corn growers praise firm stand on Mexico's ban on GMO corn
Corn growers are urging quick action to prevent Mexico’s ban on GMO corn imports → Read More
Drought and herd rebuilding will lower beef production
Three years of drought in U.S. cattle country will take a toll on beef production through 2026 as cattle producers try to rebuild the herd. → Read More
High feed prices require flexibility
Dairy farmers can switch to lower-cost feed that supply the same nutrients as their favorite ingredients. → Read More
Cattle supplies will continue to tighten
High feed costs and widespread drought are driving contraction in the beef cattle herd. But beef production continues to increase even with tighter cattle supplies. “The beef industry is finding → Read More
Milk production expected to rise
Dairy farmers seem to be responding to healthy milk prices by producing more, despite having to contend with higher feed costs. USDA expects markets to respond to higher production with → Read More
It's all about water: Brian Olmstead works to manage Idaho agriculture's lifeblood
Brian Olmstead's path has taken him from the family farm near Twin Falls to general manager of the state's largest canal company. Now he's a member of the Idaho Water → Read More
Sargento expects solid holiday cheese sales
Consumers’ eating at home behaviors are expected to boost cheese sales well above prepandemic levels. → Read More
USDA examines rotational grazing adoption nationwide
A study by USDA’s Economic Research Service finds 40% of cow-calf operations use rotational grazing and less than half of them use intensive rotational grazing. The study also found rotational → Read More
National Milk’s leadership endorses Federal Milk Marketing Order revision
The proposal addresses six components of federal order milk pricing. → Read More
Elanco chief: Animal agriculture key to world’s biggest challenges
With the United Nations pushing the climate agenda and climate policies such as herd reductions in Europe coming into play, the next 24 months will be crucial for animal agriculture, → Read More