Cattle Under Pressure, Grains Quiet
Cattle futures are starting the week locked down the daily limit amid the news of Tyson Foods closing its Lexington, Nebraska facility. Meantime, it is a quiet start to the week in grains. Arlan Suderman with StoneX
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Invites the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange to Relocate to Texas
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued an historic invitation to two of America’s most iconic financial institutions, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), to relocate to the Lone Star State,
Internal Parasites and Livestock Gut Health
Internal parasites may be out of sight, but Dr. Deanna Hardee with Merck Animal Health says they’re never out of mind when it comes to livestock performance. Hardee notes that parasites don’t just steal nutrients — they
Southern Rust Worries
Southern rust is already on growers’ minds for 2025, and FMC Regional Technical Manager Gail Stratman says the concern isn’t just what we know — it’s what we don’t know heading into 2026. Stratman says the disease
USMEF Has Strong Focus on the Future
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the future is bright for American proteins, with global demand continuing to grow.CEO Dan Halstrom says USMEF is zeroed in on new export opportunities and expanding programs that highlight the quality
USMEF Statement on America First Trade Promotion Program Opening to Funding Applications
USDA announced that it is now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP). As authorized by Congress in the budget reconciliation bill passed earlier this year, the AFTPP provides an additional $285 million
National Farm Medicine Center Puts Spotlight on Firefighter Ag Safety
Firefighters are often the first on the scene when something goes wrong on the farm — but the hazards they encounter aren’t always the ones they train for. This week, the National Farm Medicine Center is highlighting
MFU Members Hear from Small Business Advocates at State Convention
ST. PAUL –American Economic Liberties Project Senior AdviserAlvaro Bedoya and Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance Stacy Mitchell addressed Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members gathered in Minneapolis for their 84thannual convention. Bedoya is a former
Minnesota Farm Bureau Sets 2026 Priority Issues
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Board of Directors recently identified four priority areas for the 2026 state legislative session following the organization’s annual meeting, held Nov. 20-22 in Minnetonka. Rooted in grassroots policies submitted
Knowing Growing Grazing Grass course enhances knowledge and decision making
The Knowing, Growing, and Grazing Grass webinar series was held in 2024-25. The Nebraska Extension webinar series had a total of 58 producers from eight states attend and was led by three instructors. Participants in the webinar