Farm News & Views

As trade shifts, Mexico becomes the U.S.'s top agricultural export market, surpassing China. Meanwhile, farm bill debates and immigration concerns remain unresolved.

November’s Farm Journal survey shows optimism for U.S. agriculture, with rising corn exports and anticipated beef herd growth by 2026. Wolf reintroduction and high deer populations continue to concern Colorado ranchers, as wildlife can impact both land and livestock.

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, raising concerns about human infection risk. Meanwhile, droughts hit Mississippi River shipping, and OSU explores seaweed to reduce cattle methane.

Farm income is projected to drop sharply in 2024, raising concerns among producers, while McDonald's lawsuit against beef giants over alleged price-fixing could bring changes to the industry.

On this week's episode of Farm News and Views: Consumer attitudes toward food production are changing, with increased support for animal welfare laws like California's Proposition 12, leading to a surge in cage-free egg production.

This edition of Farm News & Views covers the USDA's plan to lower food prices, and some lawmakers calling for members of Congress to come back to Washington to provide funding for farmers who have been affected by Hurricane Helene.

This week’s Farm News and Views covers the latest Ag Economy Barometer, where farmers express mixed feelings about commodity prices, trade, and the 2024 elections, as well as a heartwarming story of a goat joining a half marathon in Canada.

This week's Farm News & Views with Bob Bragg covers record heat in the West, the impact of Hurricane Helene on southeastern agriculture, and rising egg prices due to bird flu.

Rising food prices spark political debate, but production costs have surged by 28% since 2019. Low water levels hinder grain transport, while drones may soon herd cattle.

This week: U.S. ag trade deficit revised to $212B amid rising import demand and falling exports, with lower projections for major crops. Despite this, horticulture exports rise.