Line on Agriculture

Microsoft is expanding its Farm Beats program to help FFA learn about data management, analytics and AI.

In addition to current NWS control efforts, USDA is investing $21 million to resurrect a facility that will produce more sterile flies to drop into NWS-infested areas of Mexico as a way of preventing it from coming into the US.

Farmers are having to "push to pencil" when it comes to profitability and stay in operation.

US Sorghum producers are excited about the potential India market opportunities.

Power Pollen, is an IP company licensing seed companies to sell their innovative pollen technogy to assist with row crop viability.

BASF offers products that can provide flexibility to respond to less frequent but potentially severe diseases such as late blight in potatoes.

A new suite of policies has been released under a new USDA initiative to support small family farms.

The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.

The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.

The US had record pork exports into Mexico in 2024 with more growth expected this year.

Sign-ups are open for General CRP and Continuous CRP. More details on Continuous CRP in today's report.

A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.

Risk management is key to when it comes to filling feedlots in the current tight cattle supply situation.

Natinal Milk Producers Federation on immigration and work being done on the issue by the Trump Administration.

The economic breakdown of the cattle industry.

Agriculture faired well in the new US-UK Trade agreement according to USDA and NCBA.

The dairy industry has a lot to lose in trade wars.

After a long battle, Charles and Heather Maude are no longer facing federal charges as issued by the Biden Administration in a federal lands dispute.

US Wheat Associates recently held an event to continue to create and grow the African wheat market for US wheat producers.

Generally, investing in farmland is still a good thing according to one ag economist.

It is expected that farmers took advantage of the Enhanced Coverage Option as part of their crop insurance strategy.

A reminder that the public is watching.

One way US cattle producers can protect their herds against NWS is to be vigilant about inspecting their animals.

US produces specific beef products for China due to their specific labels and product specifications.

The future of ethanol looks bright according a to a veteran in the industry.

Research is being done to breed a dairy-beef hybrid for meat consumption.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says more trade agreements, correction of unfair trade practices, and holding trading partners accountable for not meeting agreement terms are all needed for a level playing field for beef producers.

Livestock vaccines must be stored and handled correctly in order to trigger an immune response against detrimental organisms.

The US Meat Export Federation led a team of Japanese beef buyers in a US visit to showcase how the beef chain works and the quality beef products that are produced in the US.

American Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure that farm programs remain efficient and effective for farmers despite talks of county office closures and staff layoffs.

R-CALF USA says that they have been supporting an investigation into tariffs even before the Trump Administration's tariff announcements.

Canada supplies most of the domestic potash, and with the tariff situation, there could be some changes in prices and suppliers. As of right now there is not a tariff on Russian potash imports into the US.

An example of how the playing field is starting to get more even due to the efforts of one state's check-off program.

R-CALF USA says that tariffs are needed to boost domestic reinvestment in cattle herds and protect national security.

National Farmers Union questions how long tariffs will be in place and what that might mean for the US ag industry.

Infrastructure is being put into place for tariff relief payments if there are long-term consequences from the recent US tariff implementation.

Domestic incentives are a possible alternative to the Chinese ship fees issue, saying that the loss of exports would be extremely costly for US wheat growers.

The US Meat Export Federation compiled data from the USDA, which shows that US exports of pork and beef are lower than in 2024.

Members of ACE recently traveled to Washington, DC, to encourage lawmakers to support and pass year-round sales of E15 before the summer driving season.

If passed by Congress, the US would have a pilot program that allow for increased truck weights.

Market Analyst Brian Irey, expects cattle prices to continue to trend higher.

Weather and oversold markets are playing a key role in ag market volatility right now.