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Category: Ag News
Feb 11
Ag groups React To USDA Market Development and Market Access Program
ASA, USSEC & WISHH Welcome USDA Allocation of Foreign Market Development and Market Access Program Funding– The American Soybean Association (ASA), the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) announced today that the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) has allocated $16,845,357 in Market Access Program (MAP) and …
Feb 11
USDA Announces Market Development Program Investments for Fiscal Year 2026
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
CAB Insider: Utilization is key to Prime success
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
Detailed map reveals groundwater levels across the U.S.
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
Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
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
Register Now for 2026 Cattlemen’s Day
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
ANCW Cowgirl Cotillion Delivers an Unforgettable Evening of Celebration
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 …
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