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Farmers, Ranchers Have Ways to Manage Stress
Farmers, Ranchers Have Ways to Manage Stress

Controlling events, attitudes and responses can help manage symptoms of stress.

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WASDE: More Milk, Less Meat

The forecasts for total meat production in 2015 and 2016 are lowered from last month. The milk production forecast for 2015 is raised on a larger expected cow herd and slightly more rapid growth in milk per cow. 

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WASDE: Meat Production Lower, Milk Unchanged for 2015

The forecasts for total meat production in 2015 and 2016 are lowered from last month. The milk production forecast for 2015 is unchanged from last month, but weaker milk prices in late 2015 and 2016 result in lower production for 2016 than forecast last month.

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WASDE: Total Meat Production Raised

Forecasts for beef imports for 2015 and 2016 are raised as demand for processing grade beef remains strong; the export forecast is reduced slightly on trade data to date.

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WASDE: Production Lowered for Turkey, Eggs, Beef

The forecast for total meat production in 2015 is lower than last month, but higher for 2016.

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WASDE: 2015 Meat Production Raised while Milk Production Drops

The total red meat and poultry production forecast for 2015 is raised from last month on higher beef, pork, and broiler production. Forecast milk production in 2015 is forecast lower than last month as drought in the West impacts milk per cow and growth in the cow herd is expected to be slower.

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WASDE: Beef, Pork Production Rising as Milk Slows

The 2015 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month as higher beef and pork production more than offset lower turkey production.

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WASDE: Beef, Milk Production Both Lower

Total red meat and poultry production is lowered from last month as lower beef production more than offsets increases in pork and broiler production. Milk production is lowered from last month as slower growth in output per cow more than offsets faster herd expansion.

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WASDE: Meat Production Up on Bigger Calf Crop; Milk Down Despite Herd Expansion

The 2015 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is higher than last month on increases to beef, pork, and poultry production. The milk production forecast for 2015 is lowered from last month as slower growth in output per cow more than offsets faster herd expansion.

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WASDE: Meat Production Forecast Raised; Milk Lowered

The forecast for total meat production for 2015 is raised from last month on increased beef and pork production. The milk production forecast for 2015 is lowered from last month on slower growth in cow numbers and milk per cow.

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WASDE: Beef Production Drops as Pork Production Increases

The forecast for total meat production in 2014 is lowered from last month, as lower beef production in the fourth quarter more than offsets increased pork production.

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Complete Coverage of Nov. 10 USDA Reports

See the data, read the biggest news and listen to analysis of Monday's collection of major USDA reports.

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WASDE: 2015 Meat, Milk Production Lowered

Forecasts for total meat and milk production are both raised for 2014, but lowered for next year.

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Oct. 10 WASDE: Total Meat Production Raised

The increase in beef production is driven by heavier carcass weights as lower corn prices encourage producers to market heavier cattle.

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WASDE: Forecasts for Total Meat Production Reduced

The forecasts for total meat production in 2014 and 2015 are reduced from last month.

Obama Delays Immigration Action

But President says he'll take action before the end of the year.

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Chances Rise to 50% for 30-year California Drought

Odds of a 10-year drought afflicting the southwestern U.S. have increased to 80%.

WASDE: Meat Production Expected to Rise Due to Lower Feed Costs

Cattle price forecasts for 2014 and 2015 are raised from last month on the strength of demand and continued tight supplies of fed cattle.

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WASDE: Total Meat Production Lowered; Milk Unchanged

The 2014 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is lowered from last month

Money-Saving Tip: Don’t Short-Change Your Farm on Safety

Whether you’re a grain grower expecting tighter margins or a dairy producer pushing milk production, be sure to keep farm safety precautions high on your priorities list this year.

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WASDE: Total Meat Production Lowered; Milk Production Higher

The 2014 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is lowered from last month as higher beef production is more than offset by lower pork, broiler, and turkey production.

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WASDE: Meat Production Lowered, Milk Production Raised for 2014

Lower pork and turkey production more than offset an increase in beef production; meanwhile, the forecast for milk production is raised as improving returns could support increased output per cow.

Commodity Forecasts

This year is definitely one that’s going to require a plan that drives your marketing moves. In addition to structure, flexibility is key to capture a run up in prices along the way.

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WASDE: Total Red Meat, Poultry Production Lowered

The forecasts for total red meat and poultry production for both 2013 and 2014 are lowered from September.

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WASDE: Total Red Meat and Poultry Production Raised for 2013

However, the 2013 milk production forecast is reduced, as well as the 2014 red meat and poultry forecast.

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WASDE: Red Meat, Poultry Production Up Due to Higher Beef Output

The total red meat and poultry production forecast for 2013 is raised from last month as higher beef production more than offsets lower pork, broiler and turkey production.

WASDE: Red Meat, Poultry Production Reduced

The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month on lower beef, pork and turkey production.

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WASDE: Beef Production Higher; Pork Down

Beef production is raised from last month as poor forage conditions have resulted in relatively large placements of cattle in feedlots and cow slaughter remains high.

WASDE: Meat, Poultry, Milk Production Forecast Higher

Total U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, while milk production is also forecast higher thanks to lower feed costs and relatively strong prices.

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WASDE: Red Meat, Poultry Production Lowered

Beef production is forecast down as lower expected fed cattle and bull slaughter more than offset greater cow slaughter.

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WASDE: Total Meat Production Up, Exports Lowered

The 2013 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month as higher beef, broiler, and turkey production is expected to more than offset lower forecast pork production.

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Total Red Meat Production Raised, Beef Exports Unchanged

The 2013 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month reflecting higher forecast beef, pork, broiler, and turkey production.

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WASDE: Beef, Pork, Poultry Production Rises

Beef production is raised from last month based primarily on heavier carcass weights.

WASDE: Red Meat Production Reduced

The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month as lower pork production more than offsets higher beef production.

WASDE: Red Meat Production Reduced

The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month, largely reflecting lower beef and pork production.

WASDE: Meat and Poultry Production Raised Slightly

Higher pork and poultry production more than offset lower beef production.

WASDE: Total Meat Production Forecast Drops Again

Lower than expected pork and poultry production more than offset a higher beef production forecast..

WASDE: Total Meat Production Forecast Drops Again

The forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2013 is reduced as higher feed prices are expected to pressure producer returns.

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How Is Drought Changing the Livestock Landscape?

The U.S. livestock industry could look dramatically different once the current drought finally ends. Watch full analysis from "AgDay."

WASDE: Total Meat Production Forecast Reduced

The forecasts for 2012-2013 red meat and poultry production are reduced from last month as higher feed prices are expected to slow expansion and temper growth in weights.

A Family Farm: Life on an Illinois Dairy

Robert Switzer tells the story of his family's dairy farm and captures the experience of millions of other family farmers over the course of the 20th century.

WASDE: Total Meat Production Increased

The forecast for total meat production in 2012 is raised from last month as higher pork and poultry production more than offsets lower beef production.

WASDE: Increase in Pork Production, Decrease in Beef

Total U.S. meat production in 2013 is projected to be above 2012 as higher pork and poultry production more than offsets continued declines in beef production.

WASDE: Total Meat Production Forecast Increased

The production forecast increase is raised due to increased broiler and turkey production, while beef production is lower.

WASDE: Total Meat Production Forecast Raised

The production forecast increase is raised due to increased broiler and turkey production, while beef production is lower.

WASDE: Total Meat Production Forecast Lowered

The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.

WASDE: Meat Production Forecast Raised

The 2012 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, largely reflecting increased pork production.

WASDE: Cattle Prices Forecasted High

Demand strength is expected to carry into 2012 in the face of tight cattle supplies.

WASDE: Meat Production Forecast Reduced from Last Month

For 2011, beef and broiler production forecasts are reduced, but pork and turkey production is increased.

Show and Tell from a Wisconsin Dairy

Take a look around this family-owned Wisconsin dairy farm.