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NPPC Outlines 2025 Priorities Under A New Administration. December 20, 2024. Brian Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, tells Mid-West Farm Report how a new administration is shaping up for…
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Dec 19, 2024 · Earn, Learn, and Have Fun As A Wisconsin State Fair Summer Assistant. December 18, 2024. Are you ready for an exciting summer? The Wisconsin State Fair is hiring 2025 Agriculture Department Summer Assistants.Summer Assistants …
Packers Buying For Holiday-Shortened Week - Mid-West Farm …
2 days ago · Cattle and beef prices were higher last week. It is reported market-ready cattle were in tighter supply. Show lists are shorter this week although packers will be buying for holiday-shortened weeks. The Five Area Weekly Accumulated Average Price report showed beef steer prices $3.40/cwt higher last ...
Daily Markets - Mid-West Farm Report
6 days ago · UPDATE: FRI 12/20/24: Beef Steers: 178-195: Holstein Steers: 153-172: Cows: 97-108: Hol. Bull Calves: 750/hd & Down: Hol. Heifer Calves: 610/hd & Down: Colored Beef ...
Crop Progress Year In Review - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 12, 2024 · The Wisconsin growing season began with above normal temperatures and rainfall. On March 31, 2024, topsoil moisture was rated 11 percent surplus compared to 45 percent on April 2, 2023. Snow and rain in early April raised soil moisture further. On April 21, spring tillage was 22 percent complete ...
Weekly Crop Progress And Condition Update - Mid-West Farm …
Oct 16, 2024 · Wisconsin had 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending October 13, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A killing frost occurred in northern Wisconsin. Mostly dry weather helped corn and soybean harvest progress at a rapid pace. Harvest also ...
Cattle Markets See Gains - Mid-West Farm Report
Dec 6, 2024 · The fed cattle market ended last week higher. Packers needed to up their bids ahead of a full production week even though their margins remain in the red and their losses continue to grow. Higher feeder and yearling cattle costs will keep feedlot operators pricing cattle higher. Auction markets ...
Milk Production Report For November - Mid-West Farm Report
5 days ago · Milk production in Wisconsin during November 2024 totaled 2.58 billion pounds, down slightly from the previous November according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report. The average number of milk cows during November, at 1.27 million head, was ...
Cattle Markets Hold Steady With Higher Prices
Oct 18, 2024 · Negotiated sales were at steady money early last week but were 50 cents to $1 higher by Friday. Fed cattle supplies are not expected to increase through the end of the year. Cattle feeders are facing higher break-even prices and packers are wrestling with negative margins. Last week’s harvest ...
Field Activity Continues Across Wisconsin - Mid-West Farm Report
Aug 20, 2024 · Wisconsin had 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rainfall later in the week limited an otherwise productive week. Field activities included harvesting small grains and potatoes, and cutting hay. Corn silking was ...