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  • Marc's take on the effects of Tariffs on US Agriculture
    April 4, 2025

    Marc's take on the effects of Tariffs on US Agriculture

    For us, lower feed and borrowing costs could be a lifeline, but recession risks loom large. Commodity cattle farmers might scrape by if costs drop enough, though tariff-driven price declines look rough. Row croppers, meanwhile, are in for a reckoning unless Uncle Sam bails them out.

    The interplay of tariffs, rates, and global demand is a wild card—no one’s got a crystal ball, but it’s clear the pain won’t be evenly spread. 

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  • packaging example of the recalled beef
    November 18, 2022

    Another Recall, Another Reason To Buy Local

    On November 16th 2022,  Tyson Fresh Meats. Inc (one of the big five packers) announced that it is recalling approximately 93,697 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically reflective mirror-like material. All of...

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