United States Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2026. The inventory was 1 percent below April
USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on New Texas Sterile Fly Production Facility
(Edinburg, TX, April 17, 2026) — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. “Butch” Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production
Interest Rates, Export Headwinds & Spring Acreage — Is the Farm Economy at a Tipping Point?
As we examine the tight margins for farmers in early 2026, we get perspective on how interest rates are shaping the conversation along with exports, spring acreage and more. David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights joins us
Crude Oil, Grains and Cattle Under Pressure on Friday
Crude oil is under pressure amid optimism for peace in the Middle East and that is weighing on the markets in many ways. Also, cattle futures have found heavy pressure at mid-morning as traders search for a
USDA FAS Announced Awardees for the America First Trade Promotion Program
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced additional support for American farmers and producers through the America First Trade Promotion Program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural
U.S. Ethanol Production Hits a Five-Week High
U.S. ethanol production edged higher for the week ending April 10, according to data from the Energy Information Administration analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Output rose 0.4 percent to a five-week high of 1.12 million barrels
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Publishes New Brand Book
The 2026 North Dakota Brand Record is now available from the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA). The new 688-page brand book contains information regarding the nearly 20,000 brands renewed during North Dakota’s recent brand renewal period. It also features
Team Commitment Drives Three Years of Injury‑Free Performance at AGI Clay Center
Naperville, IL, April 16, 2026 — Ag Growth International (“AGI”) has reached a significant safety achievement at its Clay Center, Kansas facility, marking three years without a lost-time injury (LTI). In recognition of this accomplishment, the site received AGI’s top safety distinction—the Safety Standout Award—honoring
More Than 330 Ag Groups Urge House to Advance Farm Bill 2.0
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Farm Credit Council is among 338 agricultural organizations supporting swift advancement of Farm Bill 2.0, which was recently approved with a bipartisan vote by the House Committee on Agriculture. The letter, led by the Farm Credit
Angus Marbling 2.0: A Whitepaper Provided to the U.S. Beef Industry by Top Dollar Angus, Inc.
Below is a whitepaper provided by Top Dollar Angus. For more information, please contact Top Dollar Angus online at https://topdollarangus.com or you can contact Tom Brink at 303-478-4331. Introduction. The Angus breed has been steadily increasing its