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11 Aug 2021
Most consumers likely think of Tyson Foods Inc. as "those chicken folks," but a third-quarter report from the food giant signaled it plans to continue to prioritize its focus on beef. Third-quarter beef sales volume for the corporation, based at Springdale, Arkansas, jumped 24% to $4.95 billion. A year ago, that number was $3.65 billion. No other p...
11 Aug 2021
On Thursday, Aug. 12, USDA will release its latest supply and demand estimates at 11 a.m. CDT. Crop estimates of corn, soybeans and wheat will get the most attention, and the stage is set for possible surprises. CORN For all the criticism USDA takes in its efforts to estimate crops (and I have several of my own criticisms), it is important to take ...
10 Aug 2021
By Emily Unglesbee, DTN Staff Reporter, and Matthew Wilde, Progressive Farmer Crops Editor ROCKVILLE, Md. and ANKENY, Ia. (DTN) -- Missouri's corn and soybean crops are reaping the rewards of a summer of plentiful rainfall and seasonable heat, Day Two of the 2021 DTN Digital Yield Tour found. Across the border in Kansas, however, crops are trying t...
10 Aug 2021
Most consumers likely think of Tyson Foods Inc. as "those chicken folks," but a third-quarter report from the food giant signaled it plans to continue to prioritize its focus on beef. Third-quarter beef sales volume for the corporation, based at Springdale, Arkansas, jumped 24% to $4.95 million. A year ago, that number was $3.65 million. No other p...
10 Aug 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (DTN) -- With Tuesday's passage of a $1.2-trillion infrastructure package, various agricultural groups had their specific provision or issue they were excited to see finally addressed. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed the bill 69-30 to send to the House, which will likely take up the Senate bill or its own version when Congress re...