Beef Industry Reacts to USDA Plan, New Trump Comments

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday afternoon, USDA announced it’s action plan “to strengthen the American beef industry, reinforcing and prioritizing the American rancher’s critical role in the national security of the United States.” The announcement of this
Secretary Rollins Announces Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers

(Washington, D.C., October 22, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced a
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 Podcast
More comments on social media from President Trump at midday Wednesday added more selling pressure through both live and feeder cattle futures markets. As pushback continues to mount from beef industry stakeholders and ranchers, are we starting
Social Media Post Drags Down Cattle Trade

The cattle market took a hit after industry reaction to comments from the President on food prices. Added uncertainty comes as producers watch for next week’s meeting between the two presidents — will trade talks be on
Cattle Futures Under Pressure; Grains Higher on Wednesday

Grain markets have been quietly higher on Wednesday while cattle futures are under pressure amid more rumors on Trump administration plans for beef prices, etc. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in
Ranking Member Craig Comments on FSA Office Reopening, Beef Price Plans and More

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday morning, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement regarding the decision by Agriculture Secretary to partially reopen Farm Service Agency offices after keeping them closed for 21 days due to the Republican
Fedorchak, Seven House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and seven of her House Republican colleagues sent a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may import beef
Rounds Discusses Argentinian Beef Imports with President Trump, Secretary Rollins

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued a statement following his discussions with President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins regarding Argentinian beef imports: “I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Rollins today about the
Fischer Legislation to Expedite Producers’ Access to Federal Disaster Relief Passes Agriculture Committee

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer’s (R-Neb.) legislation, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, was approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee. If signed into law, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act would reform the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency
Farm Service Agency Offices to Reopen During Shutdown

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Late on Tuesday, the Trump Administration announced that it would be reopening Farm Service Agency offices for core operations amid the ongoing government shutdown. In a statement on X, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said