Secretary Rollins Visits Nebraska Meets with Family Farmers (Audio)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited Nebraska with Governor Jim Pillen, Representative Adrian Smith, and Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton to tour Cargill Bioscience Complex, Wholestone Farms’ pork processing facility, and Ohnoutka family farm in addition to hosting a Farmers First roundtable
A Positive Day in Grains, Are We Building Some Weather Premium?
The soy complex led the grain trade higher at midweek while livestock futures were mixed on Wednesday. Are we possibly starting to build in some weather premium to these grain markets or are other factors at play?
Soy Complex Leading Wednesday Amid More RVO Rumors?
The soy complex is leading the way higher at midday on Wednesday, is it due to more rumors that we could see RVO news out from the EPA later this week before the holiday weekend? Wheat and
Nebraska Governor Signs Legislation Banning Fake Meat in Nebraska
LINCON, NE – Tuesday Governor Jim Pillen signed LB246, banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The bill was sponsored on the Governor’s behalf by Senator Barry DeKay. “When I stood in
American Farms of All Sizes Begin with Family
These days, it seems we’re hearing more and more talk about “big ag.” While the words are tossed out freely, it’s not clear whether the idea is to paint farming as a “big” industry or to slap
Pursuing Pounds of Gold
By Lindsay Graber Runft Progress happens when people are at the table, engaged and committed to action. With a vested interest in the beef industry’s future, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) is leaning in on conversations surrounding evolutions
Celebrating 25 Years of USDA’s Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is celebrating 25 years of the agency’s popular Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) this month. For a quarter century, family-owned agricultural operations have received low-interest financing through the program to enhance
Vietnam and U.S. Begin Second Round of Trade Negotiations
The U.S. and Vietnam have begun their second round of trade negotiations in Washington. The Vietnamese government is working to establish a new trade agreement that will help it evade a possible 46 percent tariff, a move
May 2025 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
The USDA’s May Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook calls for tighter anticipated supplies of beef cattle after the U.S. banned cattle imports from Mexico. Tighter supplies will reduce beef production in 2026 to 25.14 billion pounds. Also,
Wireless Bundle Battle Expands Into Rural Markets, Intensifying Competition for Regional Broadband Providers
DENVER, CO — Competition for broadband subscribers in rural areas is heating up as national wireless and cable companies aim to capitalize on the growing popularity of bundled service packages. U.S. consumers increasingly prefer bundled smartphone and