Today’s WASDE increased its beef production forecast slightly over March’s estimate based on first half of the year feedlot placements which will result in more beef production in the second half of the year. Pork production is lowered slightly based on second half of the year production; the latest Hogs and Pigs report showed a lower than expected pig crop and lower than expected farrowing intentions for March-May of this year.
Hog prices are forecast down due to light demand, broiler prices were raised due to strong demand. Inflation at the retail meat case is still a factor. However, beef demand remains strong, supporting prices. USDA again raised the annual average fed cattle price to $164.50/cwt...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
Lobelia (/loʊˈbiːliə, lə-/[4][5][6]) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae comprising 415 species,[7] with a subcosmopolitan distribution primarily in tropical to warm temperate regions of the world, a few species extending into cooler temperate regions.[8] They are known g...
