Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 Program at CattleCon
On Wednesday afternoon, we spent time with the team at Farm Credit on the trade show floor during the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, TN. We discussed the current state of the cattle economy and conversations you
A Market Day Filled with Ifs, Ands, and Buts
Soybeans are still drawing support from the phone conversation earlier this week, while traders also look ahead to Tuesday’s WASDE report for fresh direction. In the cattle market, attention turned to President Trump’s executive order regarding imported
USDA Encourages Producers to Prepare for FBA Program Access Through Login.gov
USDA officials say they remain on track to meet a late-February rollout for the Farm Business Assistance program, with payments expected to begin flowing on schedule and new digital tools being introduced to streamline the process for
Family Farmers and Consumers Fight for Level Playing Field
WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, National Farmers Union (NFU) is drawing attention to a different kind of matchup: family farmers and consumers versus corporate monopolies that aren’t playing fair. The “Farmer’s Share of the
Soybeans, Cattle and Outside Markets Show Friday Strength
There is a lot going on in the markets this week from 45Z and biofuels news to US/China relations, the Greeley, CO JBS plant strike potential and much more. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins
Agriculture Groups Urge EPA to Uphold Science-Based Pesticide Review Process
WASHINGTON D.C. — A coalition of leading agricultural organizations today sent a letter to Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to uphold its rigorous, science-based pesticide registration process and ensure
NFU Welcomes EPA Clarification, Calls for Federal Right to Repair Law
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ right to repair their own equipment and cannot be used by equipment manufacturers to block their access to independent repair. The EPA’s statement is a step forward for family farmers and
CattleFax Outlook Signals Cattle Cycle Turning as Strong Demand Meets Tight Supplies in 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, shared expert market and weather analysis today. “The U.S. cattle and beef industry enters 2026 with strong but volatile market
Ag Groups Join Forces for USMCA Renewal
Forty farm and agricultural groups have joined forces to launch the Agricultural Coalition for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, highlighting the trade pact’s role as a critical economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and a cornerstone of North
Thompson Pushes Farm Bill 2.0 Timeline, Defends Including Controversial Provisions
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson laid out his Farm Bill 2.0 priorities during remarks at this year’s annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, signaling that he is prepared to move