Cattle prices plunged this week to a five-month low to trade Friday near $1.15 per pound. U.S. cattle production has been rising, which is putting pressure on prices, but the primary driver appears to be…
Author: AmyB
Easter Outlook: Cheap Eggs, Pricey Ham
As Americans prepare for the Easter holiday, they may have a hard time finding bargain hams due to the ongoing run up in pork prices. Hogs are nearing a five-year high as the African Swine…
April Blizzard Wreaks Havoc
A massive storm brought snow to much of the Great Plains, dropping up to two feet of snow in some places. The storm shut down airports and roads, but the worst damage could come from…
Up to Our Ears in Corn?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its newest crop outlook on Monday, and it showed that U.S. farmers are rushing to plant corn this spring instead of less-profitable crops. While all agricultural markets have been…