AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Tuesday Jun 23rd, 2026

Prime Beef Production Keeps Climbing

Southeast Regional Ag News
Recent grading data show Prime beef outpacing Select by more than two-to-one.

Monday Mar 30th, 2026

Feed Prices Strong Despite Low US Cattle Herd Numbers

Line on Agriculture
The National cattle herd is at historic lows, impacting feed demand. Despite this, feed demand remains strong, aided by the poultry and swine industries.

Wednesday Dec 24th, 2025

US Cattle Inventories 2% Lower Than 2024

Line on Agriculture
The USDA's latest cattle on feed report indicates a tightening of cattle supplies in the U.S., with inventory levels 2% lower than last year. This is largely due to reduced cattle imports from Mexico, which have been halted due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease.

Thursday Feb 20th, 2025

Beef-On-Dairy Supply Chains

Farm of the Future
Breeding dairy cows with beef genetics has really grown in popularity in recent years.

Wednesday Feb 19th, 2025

Land Ownership Not Always The Best Strategy

Farm of the Future
While most farmers and ranchers strive to buy as much land as they can, it might sometimes make more business sense to rent.

Monday May 6th, 2024

Daily Grains and Ketchup Packets

California Ag Today
Today we explore how one collegiate professor and DVM is trialing an unlikely source for stretching tight feedstocks: food destined for the trash.

Thursday May 2nd, 2024

Streeeeeeetching Feedstocks with Food Waste

Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Joe Bender, DVM and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania proclaims food destined for the trash could help meet the needs of dairy cattle.