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Secretary Rollins Speaks on State of Farm Economy; Announces Suite of Actions to Support Farmers
Today, in Kansas City at the Agriculture Outlook Forum, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins spoke on the current state of the farm economy in the United States and addressed the ways President Trump is supporting American agriculture. U.S. farm production inputs are significantly more costly than four years ago, putting pressure on farmers’ bottom line. Between 2020 and now, seed expenses have increased 18%, fuel and oil expenses increased 32%, fertilizer expenses increased 37%, and interest expenses increased by a whopping...
Standard Meat Company Celebrates 90 Years with New Fort Worth Facility
Proven Leadership, People-First Focus, and an Innovative New Plant Build on Strong Family Foundation for the Future
Standard Meat Company (SMC), a fourth-generation, family-owned innovator in the protein processing and packaging industry, celebrated a major milestone with 90 years in business.
Founded in 1935 (with roots going back even further to a family meat stall in Fort Worth's historic public market) the company has evolved into a global supplier for the food service and retail industries, partnering with some of the most forward-thinking...
Perdue Premium Meat Co Opens Its New Production Facility in Iowa
Perdue Premium Meat Company announced the official opening of its new production facility, a $60 million investment, on Tuesday. The new, state-of-the-art facility in Sioux City, Iowa will specialize in case-ready pork production.
“This is more than a renovated facility – it’s a long-term investment in the people, economy and future of Sioux City,” said Gary Malenke, Senior Vice President of Operations, PPMC. “Our new operations in Sioux City will allow us to better serve our customers across the country with high-quality products while creating more than 100 new jobs right here in Iowa.”
Mixed Wheat Prospects for Russia, Says Expana Crop Analyst
As of July 10, total wheat production in Russia (including Crimea but excluding the other Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine) is forecast slightly up by 1% compared to the 2024 harvest, at around 83.2 million metric tons (mt), up from 82.6 million mt in 2024 and below the five-year average of 87.7 million mt, said Aurélien Blary, Crop Analyst, Expana.
According to Blary, the winter wheat harvest is picking up pace in Western Russia as rainfall is easing in the region.
The Global Dairy Market Unpacked: Pricing, Production & Trade Trends
The dairy sector remains a cornerstone of the agricultural economies in the United States and the European Union. These regions make up 44.7% of global dairy milk production, dairy exports, and innovation in value-added products.
In 2024, the dairy market faced a series of complex challenges that tested its resilience and adaptability. Geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions, evolving trade policies, disease outbreaks, and shifting consumer preferences placed pressure on producers and processors alike. Additionally, inflation and global supply chain disruptions impacted trade flows and pricing stability...
Employers: Croatian Agriculture Is Uncompetitive, Overindebted and Unproductive
Croatian agriculture is uncompetitive, heavily indebted and unproductive, the Association of the Food Industry and Agriculture of the Croatian Employers' Association (HUP) warned on Monday.
"Croatian agriculture is uncompetitive, heavily indebted and unproductive. We all profess our commitment to production and increasing output, but unless we acknowledge where we currently stand and why we are in this position, Croatia will not make the necessary strides forward and will, in the long term, be forced to depend on food imports for its citizens and on raw materials for the food industry," the employers said.
IPPE 2025 Live: Soybean Meal Gains Ground in US Poultry Diets
Soybean meal inclusion in US broiler diets has increased by 8% from 2020 to 2024, while the use of distillers dried grains (DDG) and fats and oils has declined, according to Lara Moody, Executive Director of the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER). She shared these insights during the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), sharing a preview of the latest data in IFEEDER’s upcoming Feed Ingredient and Pet Food Consumption reports.
The rise in soybean meal usage is largely driven by lower prices, a
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