How to understand the livestock markets
Understanding the terms in a livestock market report can be confusing. Here is a quick run down of what the terms being used on livestock during a sale means.
California leads U.S. milk production; Ohio dairy herd numbers drop
California continues to lead the U.S. in number of milk cows and overall milk production, while Ohio lost 130 licensed dairy herds in 2013.
Ohio care board reverses veal decision, allows calves to turn around
Large crowd attends care board meeting to voice opinions ... most appear content with decision.
Eliminating GMOs would raise food prices
If there was a ban on GMO crops in the US, consumers could expect food prices to rise 1-2 percent per year, and an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
Limbo market offers farmers little hope
Marlin Clark admits to being the bearer of bad market news recently. The only positive is that corn prices are so low, exports have increased.
Pa. farmers hammered by DOT regs
The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a series of regulations aimed at operators of farm equipment in Pennsylvania. Those regulations would require farmers to keep logs, prohibit anyone under 18 from working a tractor, and anyone operating a tractor or other farm equipment would need a medical certificate.
‘Dead cat bounce’ means good news may only be temporary in corn market
Marlin Clark explains why good news in the corn market may be more of a "dead cat bounce," meaning the slight rise isn't necessarily a trend.
Economist predicts bright future for oil- and gas-producing region
American Petroleum Institute Chief Economist John Felmy: Of the myriad market forces that have brought about the recent drop of crude oil prices worldwide, shale has had the most impact.
Dump your milk: California dairymen say two-day dump would help market
California milk producers trying to increase market prices are encouraging dairymen to dump their milk May 31 and June 1.
Record supplies around the world yield reduced grain prices
Marlin Clark discusses the effects of the WASDE and the Grain Stocks Report on the grain markets, noting record supplies worldwide are hindering prices.
