White House officials and House GOP leaders backed away from a proposed
$20 billion farm aid package Tuesday evening, returning to President Donald
Trump's original $11.1 billion supplemental request.
BGOP Reverts to Trump's Request
It's yet to be seen if the recent softness in the cattle complex is a
seasonal decline or if the market is trying to signal something greater to us.
Either way, the recent turn of events makes one ponder a couple of thoughts.
BCall the Market
A federal court dismissed most of Triumph Foods' claims challenging
California's Prop 12 animal welfare law, but allowed a Commerce Clause
challenge to proceed.
:^Prop 12 Lawsuit Survives Key Ruling
A heat wave is severely stressing pastures across beef country, with New
Mexico, Wyoming and Montana seeing dramatic declines in good-to-excellent
conditions. Relief may arrive late in the week via a cold front, potentially
bringing beneficial rainfall.
BHeat Wave Stresses Plains Pastures
Practical Farmers of Iowa invites beginning farmers to strengthen their
farm businesses at a free workshop in Swisher, Iowa, on Aug. 10. Register by
Aug. 3.
BBeginning Farmers: Free Workshop in August
