American Farmers Network Names Jim Rogers Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Strategic Growth
SEATTLE, WA/PRNewswire/ — American Farmers Network (AFN), the largest domestic supplier of premium grass-fed and organic beef, has appointed industry veteran Jim Rogers as Chief Commercial Officer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to disciplined growth, brand leadership, and market
Three Spring Burndown Decisions That Pay All Year
TAMPA, Florida — Spring burndown is where weed control either starts strong or starts slipping. Once winter annuals and early-season weeds get a foothold, they’re pulling moisture and nutrients your crop hasn’t even had a chance to reach.
Herd Rebuild: Progress, Not a Sprint
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the January 1, 2026, Cattle Inventory Report on January 30, 2026, indicating a continued contraction in the U.S. cattle herd, though the rate of decline has slowed. Total cattle and
Broad Coalition of Farm and Fuel Leaders Rally Behind Immediate E15 Fix
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A broad coalition of trade groups representing ethanol producers, petroleum refiners, farmers, and retailers sent a letter to the co-chairs of the new E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council calling for swift action to deliver lower prices
What Could Dietary Guidelines Implementation Mean for Ag and the Food/Beverage Industry
As we continue to have conversations about the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we break down what these mean moving forward for consumers, agriculture and the food/beverage industry. Earlier this week on Agriculture of America, we were
Outside Market Pressure Pushed Trade
Markets responded to the Fed Chair announcement with dollar movement weighing on trade. Gold and silver moved lower, end-of-month positioning added to the mix, and outside markets pressured grains. Cattle are bracing for this afternoon’s inventory report.
November Pork and Beef Exports Below Year-Ago Levels But Lamb Takes Huge Jump
Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were
Markets React to Fed Chair Nominee, End of Month Positioning
Markets are mostly lower at midday Friday as we close out the month of January. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with StoneX, joins us to discuss the new Producer Price Index data along with the new Fed
Perspective on E-15 From Ohio Corn & Wheat
As Congress continues to work through legislation for year round E-15, we get perspective from the state of Ohio on what this would mean for farmers in that state and throughout the country. Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director
How Do the Dietary Guidelines Impact the Soy Industry?
The 2025-2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released, which highlight the value of soy foods as part of a healthy, balanced diet. This affirms what U.S. soybean farmers have long delivered – safe, sustainable and nutrient-rich