On Feb. 7, USDA released the first insights into net farm income expectations for 2024. The latest report anticipates a decrease from 2023’s forecast of $155 billion to $116 billion – a…
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Despite Challenging Markets, US Wheat Producers Positioned to Meet Sophisticated Demand
by Brett McRaeWheat markets in recent years have been some of the most volatile in history. Global factors like war and drought have been major influences on trader mindsets leading to extreme…
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American Lamb Board Reports Improved Supply Conditions for Sheep Industry
by Colter BrownThe American Lamb Board (ALB) and the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) have released the April market summary report aimed at delivering timely and useful information for American Lamb producers.…
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The American Lamb Board and the American Sheep Industry Association provide monthly market reports aimed at delivering timely and useful information for American lamb producers. The recently released January report…
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USDA Announces Action to Spur Competition, Protect Producers and Reduce Costs
by Brett McRaeThe Biden administration Monday announced two new Department of Agriculture efforts to support fair and competitive meat and poultry markets. The efforts include publishing the proposed Inclusive Competition and Market…
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Farm Bureau Summer Conference Addresses Inflation and Input Costs
by Colter BrownInflation, supply chain issues, input costs and commodity markets drove the focus of the Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference June 13-15 at Fairmont Hot Springs. The event provided a time…
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House and Senate Ag Committees to Hold Hearings on Cattle Markets
by Colter BrownCattle markets and legislation to institute some reforms will be front and center on Capitol Hill at the end of April. The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on…
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Montana Farm Bureau Members Participate in National Issues Meetings
by Colter BrownMontana Farm Bureau Federation members participated in American Farm Bureau’s Issues Advisory Committee meetings held last week in Arlington, Virginia. The committees provide an avenue for Farm Bureau’s grassroots leaders…
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Overshadows USDA Ag Outlook
by Colter BrownLeaders at USDA on Thursday sought to hold a rational, focused discussion on agricultural commodities, trade and farm conditions as commodity prices spiked, equity markets fell, and the world watched…
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Crop Prices Projected to Decline, Livestock Prices to Rise Over the Next Decade
by Colter BrownRecently released USDA projections reveal expectations for U.S. crop prices to decrease over the next 10 years while prices for major animal products, except hogs, are forecast to increase. Expected…