Rumors of New World Screwworm in Missouri Refuted by Officials
Missouri agriculture leaders and federal officials have dispelled unfounded media reports alleging the detection of the New World screwworm in the state, calling the claims irresponsible and unsubstantiated. Recent media coverage has sparked alarm among livestock producers
Wheat and Cattle Under Pressure After the Holiday
We saw the wheat market under pressure on Tuesday as we came back from the Memorial Day weekend searching for some direction and possibly taking some weather premium out of the markets. Meanwhile, cattle futures has a
Wheat and Cattle Under Pressure at Midday Tuesday
As we come out of the long holiday weekend, we find pressure across wheat and cattle futures to start the week. Meanwhile, the soy complex tries to hold some gains and corn appears to be searching for
Secretary Rollins Increases Funding to Reimburse States for Food Safety Inspections
(Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) authority to provide a much-needed funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Names Duane Simpson as New President and CEO
Washington, D.C. (May 27, 2025) — The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced the selection of Duane Simpson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Simpson will formally assume the role on July 14,
Angus Breeders Look to Leverage Maternal Strengths with New Tools
— Written by Jessica Hartman, Angus Communications The cow is a cornerstone of any successful ranching operation, and Angus females have proven themselves to be reliable, consistent producers. Their merit is reflected in the population of the
Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues to Introduce Beef Month Resolution
Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced a resolution to designate May 2025 as Beef Month in America. “Thanks to the work of America’s cattle producers,
USMEF Conference Focuses on Innovative Solutions in a Challenging Trade Environment
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday with a panel discussion in which senior international staff gave examples of innovative efforts to overcome trade challenges. Jihae Yang, USMEF vice
Red Meat Production Falls 1% Year Over Year
Red meat output in April fell 1% from the same month in 2024, according to a report from the Ag Department. Production in the U.S. totaled 4.6 billion pounds last month, down from 4.64 billion a year
Ethanol Industry Urges Reynolds to Veto Eminent Domain Bill
Iowa ethanol advocates and farmers are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a bill restricting carbon sequestration pipelines. The advocates said in a press conference Thursday the bill is “extremely problematic” to biofuels, farming, energy and Iowa