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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

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

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) with bipartisan support. The bill would remove federal ESA protections for the Mexican wolf, restoring commonsense

Markets were buzzing today after President Trump’s comments in Iowa backing year-round E15, keeping ethanol and corn demand in the spotlight. South America also stayed on the radar, with harvest moving along in Brazil and ongoing weather

Farmer protests in Paris are drawing global attention to a trade agreement that has been decades in the making — and one that could have lasting implications for agricultural markets around the world. The deal, known as

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s continued support for the nationwide, year-round sale of E-15 ethanol, framing the announcement as a significant policy signal for farmers, biofuel producers,

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore crop insurance buy-up coverage for acres prevented from being planted, warning that recent changes weaken a critical risk management tool

In keeping with our strong tradition of building America, we are excited to announce plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a state-of-the-art distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a cutting-edge excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina,

President Trump’s scheduled speech in Iowa today is getting some market attention, especially in the farm belt, but traders are largely watching broader fundamentals and policy headlines rather than reacting sharply to the event itself. His visit

FARGO, N.D. — Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process, especially in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one

The European Union and India are set to announce a long-anticipated trade agreement on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of negotiations that have stretched on for nearly two decades. According to Reuters, India’s trade secretary confirmed that both

The House Natural Resources Committee has moved forward legislation that would remove the Mexican wolf from federal Endangered Species Act protections. The Enforcing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 advanced out of committee with bipartisan backing and

Grain markets finished lower as traders struggled to find clear direction, weighed down by outside market pressure and growing numbness to ongoing China and tariff headlines. Meanwhile, cattle markets moved higher, drawing support from what the trade

The H-2A program continues to grow, with 13,358 more positions certified in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024-September 2025) than fiscal year 2024. This marks the first year in program history that over 400,000 workers were requested, highlighting the

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new online portal designed to streamline and modernize the reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land owned by foreign persons, including foreign-owned businesses and foreign governments. USDA says the

(WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH) — Earlier this week, the U.S. House passed the final Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) appropriations minibus package in a step to avoid a partial government shutdown on January 31st. However, language that would

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.5 million head on January 1, 2026. The inventory was 3 percent below January

Soybeans could be showing early signs of the charts trying to turn the corner. Friday’s grain trade, though, was led by wheat, with the market focused on bitter cold temperatures and a lack of protective snow cover.

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by Mannheimia haemolytica (Mh) is the primary cause of bacterial pneumonia and death for feedlot cattle. In fact, 75% of BRD cases are caused by Mh.1 Protecting cattle from BRD infection is

Rodent damage is becoming a costly and increasingly common problem for farmers, rural homeowners, and vehicle owners, particularly as modern equipment relies more heavily on electronics and exposed wiring. Rodents are not chewing through tractors, cars, or