K-State study: Strong consumer demand is driving beef prices despite tighter cattle supplies

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and profitability across the U.S. beef supply chain, according to research from Kansas State University
USDA Finalizes Streamlined Oil and Gas Leasing Rules for National Forest Lands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has finalized revisions to its regulations governing federal oil and gas development on National Forest System lands, marking a significant update to rules that oversee energy activity across millions of