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Sat, 19 May 2012 02:09:00 GMT

Hot, dry forecasts are causing alarm in the grain markets. Will the upcoming weather singe the early-planted crops? Jerry Gulke discusses.

April Milk Up 3.2%

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:00 GMT

Once again, western states led the surge in milk production.

Cattle on Feed Placements 15% Lower

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:00 GMT

Analysts predicted feedyard placements to be lower but April placements totaled 1.52 million, 15 percent below 2011.

Estimating U.S. Corn Yield: Where Should We Start?

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:26:00 GMT

Starting date can have a major impact on calculating yield trends. Are USDA's numbers accurate? Take a look behind the numbers.

Cattle Group Supports USDA Proposed Comprehensive BSE Rule

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:37:00 GMT

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says it's ready to work with Congress and the Obama Administration to finalize the rule.

Corn Market Direction Unfolding, Magnitude Still Uncertain

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

What's going to happen in the corn market this year? Look ahead to the coming summer.

USDA Celebrates 150 Years of Service

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and its ongoing work to benefit all Americans every day.

New “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” Ads on the Web

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:22:00 GMT

Watch two new checkoff-funded “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” online video commercials set to debut this week.

Pasture and Range Condition

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:13:00 GMT

USDA' s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended May 13.

Wheat Feeding to Decline Over Next Year

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:43:00 GMT

While wheat supplies are still heavy, by 2013 some analysts think wheat prices will reflect the human food market, rather than the animal feed market.​

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