Uneven Markets, Uncertain Direction
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
H-2A Program Use Continues to Soar
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
Understanding herbicide resistance: Why they don’t work like they used to
MANHATTAN, Kan. — For decades, herbicide resistance was often tied to changes at a single target site in a weed plant. Today, Kansas State University experts say many weeds are developing non-target-site resistance — a broader, more complex form
Nebraska Beef Council Director Call for Candidates
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Nebraska Beef Council is seeking candidates in 4 districts to serve on the Board of Directors in 2027. The volunteer directors represent beef producers’ checkoff collections and investments on the state, national and international level.
USDA Launches Portal on Foreign-Owned Ag Land Transactions
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