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New market access driving interest in U.S. meat at SIAL Paris

Exporters of U.S. beef, pork and lamb met with buyers from around the globe this week at SIAL Paris, one of the world's largest food shows. The U.S. M...

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Trends and takeaways from the October Cattle on Feed Report

USDA published the October Cattle on Feed Report on Friday and the report provided us clues on the direction of the United States cattle herd. The pla...

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USDA farm diesel relief payments expected after November election

Farmers waiting for federal assistance to offset rising diesel costs may not receive payments until after the November election. USDA's $8 billion Har...

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IntelliGel technology targets moisture and nutrient retention

Farmers can make all the right decisions when it comes to fertilizer and crop management, but Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate. Whether it's too...

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