Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 Program
Grains and livestock markets were mixed to end the week of trade on Thursday while we saw more volatility in the outside markets, like crude oil, stocks and gold. How much is weather going to start driving
Kansas State: Energy Surge Puts Pressure on Farm Budgets

A surge in oil prices will hit farmers right in the bottom line, according to a new study from Kansas State University. New estimates suggest a $90-per-barrel market, which could significantly raise production costs across the board.
USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
(Washington, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Tuesday announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting