Glenn Vaagen

The dairy market is sending mixed signals. While exports remain strong and demand for dairy protein continues to grow, cheese prices have struggled. The culprit? Abundant milk supplies. CoBank dairy economist Corey Geiger said one of the biggest drivers i... See more

USDA is updating its Livestock Mandatory Reporting cash cattle reports. The Department said the aim is to improve market transparency and provide more reliable pricing information to producers and livestock sellers, among others. 'President Trump tasked o... See more

The Cattle Markets showed weakness heading into the fall season, but now that we are into late October, the markets seem to be showing some promise. 'I think we'll see some ups and downs," said Jess Peterson, Senior Policy Advisor for U.S. Cattlemen's Ass... See more

Weather continues to be a challenge for growers trying to plant their winter wheat crop. 'Producers are still attempting to plant around rain events, even some snow in western Montana about a week ago," said USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. "That has taken... See more

As more and more birds are migrating across the Northwest, its key bird owners, whether that's a backyard flock or a larger commercial operation, focus on biosecurity to stave off avian influenza. Idaho State Veterinarian Dr. Scott Leibsle said increased ... See more