The United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2026, was
74.3 million head. This was up slightly from March 1, 2025, but down 1 percent
from Dec. 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Thursday.
:^USDA March 1 Hogs and Pigs Report
With rising fertilizer prices, many farmers wonder if they can cut back on
their phosphorus and potash fertilizer applications. The short answer is yes if
their soil test levels are near recommended levels, according to the University
of Missouri state nutrient management specialist.
=^Managing Fertilizers' High Prices
The 2026 shipping season began in the past week as the Upper Mississippi
River is now open in addition to the Great Lakes.
BCash Market Moves
A federal appeals court upheld Florida's lab-grown meat ban, ruling
against Upside Foods' preliminary injunction request.
@^Florida Lab Meat Ban Survives Appeal
The World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogues this October will focus on global
food security, particularly in times of war, rather than on food production.
The foundation on Wednesday named this year's World Food Prize laureate.
BSafety Expert Awarded World Food Prize
