Line on Agriculture

The National Farmers supports the potential reintroduction of mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef in the U.S. due to increased beef imports, particularly from Argentina, following President Trump's announcement

Farmers for Free Trade has been touring the U.S. to gather feedback on the importance of trade to agriculture.

The US Wheat Associates' latest crop quality report highlights a significant increase in US wheat production, the highest since 2016, aided by favorable conditions following years of drought.

The National Bison Association (NBA) is launching an educational initiative funded by a new USDA grant to boost herd numbers and industry growth.

The emotional impact of cattle market fluctuations on producers, particularly those who sell annually.

The US-China trade framework has led to China resuming imports of various U.S. agricultural goods, although specifics are still undisclosed. The U.S. has also removed port fees for Chinese-owned ships, easing tensions. Smaller agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam are also in progress, benefiting sectors like dairy, poultry, rice, pork, and ethanol.

The US Bison industry is experiencing declining bison herd numbers due to drought, trade challenges, tariffs, natural disasters, and a shrinking workforce.

The US and Mexico have not yet resolved the issue of Mexican beef cattle exports to the US due to an outbreak of the New World Screw Worm in Mexico

The Farm Service Agency is taking into account new urban farming trends in it's acreage reporting guidelines.

National Milk Producers Federation on the evolving agricultural and nutrition policy.

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the Fix Our Forests Act, a bipartisan bill led by House Natural Resources Chairman Westerman. The bill, which has previously passed the House, aims to expand grazing as a hazardous fuel mitigation tool and provide systematic support for producers affected by wildfires.

President Donald Trump's plan to increase Argentinian beef imports to the U.S. is unlikely to significantly reduce consumer retail prices. The real impact may be psychological, potentially discouraging U.S. cattle producers from investing in their herds.

Good news and bad news for some states when it comes to the wage rate changes by the Trump Administration.

A reflection of the changes that Peter Orwich, long-time sheep industry leader, has seen during his tenure with the American Sheep Industry Association.

The cattle industry is shaken up after talk of importing more cattle from Argentina, and then, a post that many in the industry say is incorrect information.

The 2026 Annual Meeting is January 9-14 in Anaheim, CA.

When and if the consumer becomes priced out of the beef market, it will take a lot of time and money to bring them back to beef, according to one state beef industry leader.

The tariffs are impacting the US sheep trade, as exports to China are down 40%.

American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall says "Farmers need a lifeline

The cattle industry is concerned that Mexico is not doing its part when it comes to monitoring for the New World Screwworm.

The marketplace could become volatile without information from the USDA regarding supply and demand data.

US Wheat Associates compiles and release an annual wheat trade report.

R-CALF USA sees the new MOU between the USDA and the US Department of Justice as a good move for cattle producers.

With the coming of GMO drought-tolerant wheat to the US market in a few years, it is important that US wheat buyers are educated about what it is and why it will be safe.

Grain entrapment is a big issue when it comes to farm safety, with several deaths reported each year.

The National Farmers Union continues to focus on getting a new Farm Bill in place for producers.

US pumpkin farming update.

Drone usage is increasing and new uses are coming down the pike.

A discussion on why producers are not seeing the profits that USDA's farm economy report shows. Plus a new President for the National Corn Growers Association.

With USDA rolling back roadless rule, the Public Lands Council has been working with federal agencies to use grazing permits as a means to reduce wildfire risk.

The Public Lands Council is working to bring more grazing into the wildfire control mix.

US Corn is moving, and a second round of Commodity Assistance Program payments is being made available by USDA.

Antitrust issues continue to plague the agriculture industry. Therefore, the USDA and US Department of Justice have entered into an MOU to investigate issues connected to consolidation.

How would tariff payments affect crop insurance and coverage and decisions?

Bioceres and the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation are in the first stages of developing a genetically modified wheat variety to combat drought.

National Sorghum Producers is working hard to figure out how to get sorghum moving for producers.

In part two of this two-part series, we continue discussion on what the One Big Beautiful Bill cuts to health care services mean to rural areas.

Cuts to hospital funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill could be devastating to rural communities.

Butter prices react to supply and demand

Margin Coverage Option insurance is supplemental insurance for crops, and the deadline to sign up for it is just days away.

There are questions about what final stock numbers will be when the USDA releases its final stock report for 2024.