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The USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter in the fourth quarter.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, which represents importers of Mexican tomatoes, recently claimed a study showed tomato prices will rise by an average of 52% if antidumping duties are imposed on imports of Mexican tomatoes.
The Farm Credit Administration recently received a quarterly update on economic issues affecting agriculture as well as an update on the performance of the Farm Credit System through 2022.
California’s anticipated tomato production shrank last year due to water shortages and higher production costs, according to farmers. Consumption of fluid cow’s milk has been trending downward.
National Farmers Union joined 34 organizations calling on elected officials and presidential candidates to address corporate consolidation in the livestock and poultry markets.
China is making its first buy of U.S. soybeans since the trade truce was declared. Chinese state-owned companies bought at least 500,000 tons of U.S. soybeans.