EXCLUSIVE: One on One with USDA’s Luke Lindberg
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — During day one of the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, we sat down for a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, for a wide-ranging conversation. Part of the discussion
EXCLUSIVE: One on One with USDA’s Luke Lindberg
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — During day one of the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, we sat down for a conversation with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, for a wide-ranging conversation. Part of the discussion
Sheep Inventory Levels Fall
USDA-NASS recently released the sheep inventory report, and as of January 1, 2026, all sheep and lambs were reported at 4.99 million head, the lowest on record. Compared to a year ago, sheep and lamb inventories fell
USMEF Statement on U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on Thursday an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia. As detailed here, the agreement includes tremendous market access gains for U.S. red meat. U.S. Meat Export Federation
More Eggs and Chickens Entering the Production Pipeline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that American hatcheries ramped up activity during the week ending February 14, placing more eggs into incubators and increasing the number of chicks entering the production system. According to the agency,
Trump Order Protects Glyphosate, Phosphate Production
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order mobilizing the Defense Production Act to safeguard the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, invoking national security authorities to shore up supplies considered vital to both the defense
USDA Chief Economist Says Modest 2026 Crop Price Gains Highlight Need for Stronger Demand
USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez told attendees at the 102nd USDA Annual Outlook Forum that only modest crop price improvements are expected in 2026, reinforcing the need for longer-term, market-driven solutions as farmers continue navigating a difficult
NACD Elects Mark Masters as President-Elect
The National Association of Conservation Districts has elected Mark Masters of southwest Georgia to serve as the association’s President-Elect. Masters will serve a one-year term alongside current NACD President Gairy Blair before stepping into the role of
Iowa Department of Agriculture Opens 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 19, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program