Kristi Noem pledged to boost the nation’s cybersecurity. She gutted it instead.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promised to prioritize a “comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to cybersecurity.” But over the last nine months, a key cybersecurity agency under Noem’s command has had its staffing […]
Argentinian chicken market at a crucial moment
The avian flu outbreak in Argentina in August 2025 halted the country’s chicken exports. However, in less than 45 days, Argentina was declared free of the disease. That being said, not […]
SNAP funding expiration set to hit 40 million people
More than 40 million low-income food assistance beneficiaries are expected to receive less help with grocery bills — or no help at all — in the coming days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
Meat and Poultry Demand Holds Steady Despite Tariffs, Labor and AI Challenges
Tariff policy uncertainty, the sharp decline in immigration and the massive surge in AI investments have made interpreting traditional economic reports more difficult. The CoBank report suggests sharp swings in […]
Swans and Poultry Disease: Tracking Migration Timing, HPAI Risk
Powerful yet graceful, swans sweep across North America’s skies in timeless journeys, following ancient pathways that span thousands of miles along the continent’s great flyways: Pacific, Central, Mississippi and Atlantic. […]
Shutdown Hits Packers and Stockyards Division, USDA Cancels More Antimonopoly Projects
The government shutdown, now entering its third week, threatens vulnerable farmers and families. Critical food assistance programs are only fully funded through the end of the month, farm disaster and conservation payments are on pause, […]
Trump and China up the trade war ante, squeeze grain markets
Ag Marketing IQ: Wall Street’s Oct. 10 plunge triggered by Trump’s China tariff post sent shockwaves through commodity markets worldwide. China squeezes fertilizer exports but smart growers now watch for […]
Beyond Beef: Poultry’s Rise in the Case-Ready Revolution
The meat industry is at a crossroads. Demand for red meat is still strong but rising costs and shrinking harvests are taking a toll. Consumers are feeling it at the […]
Poultry producers deliver on consumers’ desire for convenience
The U.S. poultry industry is continuously seeking to optimize efficiency while considering consumer preferences for convenience and speed in meal preparation. Advancements in further processing and genetic improvements have helped producers satisfy […]
Colombia becomes a chicken exporter to Japan
A year ago, Colombia had started exporting eggs to Cuba and I blogged about the fact that poultry export possibilities are expanding in Latin America. Well, yesterday, I received a very […]