Feb 11
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announced it is awarding more than $212 million through the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products. The MAP and FMD programs are longstanding cost-share partnerships that help producers build and maintain a competitive presence in the global marketplace. “USDA’s market …
Feb 11
The fed cattle market has been steadily stronger since the first of the year, gaining $10/cwt. from the opening week’s $231/cwt. value through last week’s $241/cwt. average. This closely matches the early 2025 trend but has extended the pattern a week longer than that of a year ago with last week’s continuation higher. The drastically …
Feb 11
How much fresh water is in the United States? It’s a tough question, since most of the water is underground, accessible at varying depths. In previous decades, it’s been answered indirectly from data on rainfall and evaporation. Knowing how much groundwater is available at specific locations is critical to meeting the challenges of water scarcity …
Feb 11
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, three increased and seven decreased. Expected real sales volume was the only component with substantial change, increasing by 6 points. The Uncertainty Index rose 7 points from December to 91. A …
Feb 11
Plan to join us for the 113th Annual Cattlemen’s Day set for Friday, March 6 at the Bilbrey Family Event Center in Manhattan, KS. This year’s program features an economic outlook, presentations on focused selecting the next generation of replacement females, updates on current research and emerging parasitic diseases. An additional highlight is Dr. Shannon Ferrell, …
Feb 11
There are some evenings that remind you exactly why you love this industry — and the ANCWCowgirl Cotillion was one of them. Cattlemen and women from across the country gathered for an unforgettable night filled withlaughter, celebration, and a shared passion for promoting beef. Now in its second year, theCowgirl Cotillion has quickly become a …
Feb 11
Livestock producers continue to see more marketing options move into the digital space, and one company blending online tools with traditional outreach is LivestockMarket.com. Brayden Anderson, who represents the company across Oklahoma and Texas, while speaking with Ron Hays, says the platform builds on a long history while focusing squarely on modern livestock marketing. Anderson …
Feb 11
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today recognized three exceptional leaders during its 2026 Annual Meeting, honoring individuals whose dedication and leadership have strengthened farmer-owned cooperatives and rural communities across the country. Lance Shedden Named Inaugural Emerging Leader Award Recipient Lance Shedden, a dairy farmer from Bradford County, Pennsylvania, and board member of Maola …
Feb 11
Maximizing Ag Write-Offs: 2025 Tax Strategies and Planning for Farmers and Ranchers With tax season fast approaching, farm director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Stephen Dissette of the Horter Investment Management Group to discuss essential tax preparation strategies for agricultural producers. Dissette shared his insights on navigating the tax code, avoiding common pitfalls, and …
