Abigail George

1 week ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2024-25 U.S. corn outlook is for greater exports, reduced feed and residual use, and smaller ending stocks. Feed and residual use is cut 25 million bushels to 5.8 billion based on disappearance during the December-February quarter as indicated in the March 31 Grain Stocks report. Exports are raised 100 million bushels reflecting the pace of sales and shipments to date and relatively competitive U.S. prices.

3 weeks ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

As the beef industry approaches the expansion phase of the cattle cycle, retention of the most productive heifers will be a critical strategy for the most successful herds. Management practices, parasite control and herd immunity are all key components of raising healthy heifers aimed for longevity in your herd. “When it comes to retention of heifers from your own herd, you have to have the genetics that you're looking for,” says Jacques Fuselier, DVM, Merck Animal Health.

1 month ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The March Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production prospects are raised for 2024-25. This month’s 2024-25 U.S. coarse grains outlook is for a slight reduction in supplies, with greater declines in use – ultimately lifting ending stocks by nearly 0.5 million tons. Based on recorded import volumes to date, the 2024-25 barley and oats import forecasts are lowered by 1 and 5 million bushels, respectively.

1 month ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2024-25 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. The season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $4.35 per bushel. Global coarse grain production for 2024-25 is forecast 3.2 million tons higher to 1.496 billion. This month’s foreign coarse grain outlook is for larger production, reduced trade and smaller ending stocks relative to last month.

1 month ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

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