Hot, dry conditions are degrading pastures nationwide, with Nebraska,
Colorado and South Dakota facing the worst ratings. Only Montana and Florida
saw meaningful improvements in pasture conditions.
7^Hot Weather Stresses Pasture Conditions
A major fire broke out Tuesday morning at Agri Star Meat & Poultry in
Postville, Iowa, which is one of the nation's largest kosher meat processors.
Multiple fire agencies responded and a smoke advisory is set for the area.
BFire Burns at Iowa Meat Plant
NIFA Director Jaye Hamby tells DTN the agency's Kansas City relocation
could offer lessons for USDA, while union members and other staff warn the 2019
move is a cautionary tale.
BUSDA Kansas City: Model or Risk?
Corn was rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated
63% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 26. Winter wheat harvest
reached 81% complete.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Absorbing all USDA reports and unexpected announcements that have affected
the cattle complex since last Friday has been no small task.
@^Sort and Cull
