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1866 Farmer's Almanac reveals relative's observations, words of wisdom
11 May 2025 11:10 GMT
… , I came across the 1866 Farmer’s Almanac.
Someone, I assume … warm, some cloudy. Sow had pigs. (number not readable) July − first … zero. Middle of month − killed hogs, 10 degrees below zero.
I … is a member of the Farm Bureau Council.
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From the Farm: Illinois Pork Producers celebrate Bacon Day at State Capitol
10 May 2025 21:44 GMT
… on Wednesday. The Illinois Pork Producers was celebrating Illinois … about the importance of pork farmers to the Illinois economy … grew up on a hog farm, brought the resolution establishing … proud to honor the Illinois Pork Producing Association,” Balkema said …
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U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed, hogs make small gains
09 May 2025 22:15 GMT
Chicago cattle futures ended mixed, while lean hogs made small gains on …
Most active June lean hog futures closed at 97.575 … pound.
The USDA put pork carcass cutout value at $ … , markets, industry and policy, livestock production news and information—delivered …
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Clark County history: Fort Vancouver’s first farm
10 May 2025 14:23 GMT
… Nisqually farms.
McLoughlin also introduced fruit and livestock — cattle, horses, sheep, chickens and hogs … founded the Puget Sound Agricultural Company, which managed farming and provided flour …
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Trump says U.S./UK trade deal will give our farmers a boost, but ag markets aren’t particularly impressed.
10 May 2025 13:27 GMT
… of countries that buy American farm products. Just to get specific … the projected increases in American farm sales touted by dealmaker Trump … ’s why the ag markets (cattle excepted, which are high for … also down sharply. As to hogs, they’re also down.
Trump …
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Tariff threats dampen pork prices as beef prices rise: Statistics Canada
10 May 2025 13:16 GMT
… the restricted supply of beef cattle. Drought in western Canada … the U.S. has reduced cattle herds, leading to a … in cattle production. That contrasts with feed costs for hogs (corn … for pork producers as it will support improved margins for hog farmers.)
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U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches
08 May 2025 23:15 GMT
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Most active August feeder cattle contracts settled at 301. … lean hog futures made gains. Most active June lean hogs … cents.
The USDA reported pork carcass cutout value at … markets, industry and policy, livestock production news and information—delivered …
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Live cattle futures mostly lower to end the week
10 May 2025 04:27 GMT
… the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, and … s business.
At the Lamoni Livestock Auction in Iowa, steer calves … moves in pork at midday, and spread trade. June lean hogs closed … for all feeder pigs was $79.28.
Butcher hog prices at the …
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Archer beef jerky maker taking over shuttered Farmer John plant in Vernon
09 May 2025 21:36 GMT
… More protests planned at Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon despite … sourcing the dogs from Farmer John, which had supplied … plant and its associated hog-production farm were once the target … the treatment of baby pigs raised in cramped conditions until …
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Zoning board could nix large Iowa solar farm with 'highly restrictive' requirements
09 May 2025 22:14 GMT
… numbers for turkey buildings, hog buildings or cattle confinements, so why limitations … CRP (U.S. Department of Agriculture Conservation Reserve Program) land in … is prime farmland,” he wrote. “Several outside corporations own livestock buildings taking …