Nebraska Farm Bureau Announces 2026 Leadership Academy Members
KEARNEY, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) has announced the ten farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals selected for the 2026 Leadership Academy. The group begins its year-long program in January. The 2026 class will approach the year
WASDE Doesn’t Share Many Surprises
USDA dropped the WASDE and World numbers this morning, and the big headline is corn. No changes on domestic soybeans or wheat, but USDA did make a notable adjustment to the corn side of the ledger. Beef
U.S. Corn Expands Reach in 2024/25, Further Growth Expected in 2025/26
Marketing year 2024/25 (September–August) marked a banner year for U.S. corn export volumes, reaching 72.6 million metric tons (tons) due to abundant supplies and robust global demand. Corn exports to established trade partners hit new highs, while
Trump Pushes Regulatory Rollbacks and China Soybean Purchases as Farm Costs Surge and Income Outlook Worsens
Farmers have continued to grapple with elevated costs for agricultural inputs like seed and fertilizer, a trend the Trump administration says it is examining as part of a broader push to stabilize the farm economy. The increase
K-State specialist shares tips for managing cattle as temps get cold
MANHATTAN, Kan. – As temperatures become colder, a K-State cow-calf specialist says it is important for beef producers to be on the lookout for cold stress in their cattle. “Beef cows begin to experience cold stress when
Kansas health commissioner urges biosecurity to curb spread of EHV-1
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith says biosecurity practices will be key to stemming the spread of a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory issues, abortion and neurological damage. Equine Herpesvirus-1,
Bird Flu Prevention Series to Help Producers Protect Flocks & Herd
FARGO, N.D. — As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to impact poultry and dairy operations across the region, North Dakota farmers and ranchers remain on high alert. Producers across North Dakota will have the opportunity to learn practical,