Members of the North American Limousin Junior Association flaunted their Limousin and Lim-Flex entries in the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress junior show. The show was held Tuesday, January 6 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Judge Mat Lewis, Iliff, Colo., evaluated the junior Lim-Flex and Limousin heifers. In the Junior Lim-Flex show, Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female was TASF Miss Elsa …
Category: Ag News
Jan 13
NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 7 points from …
Jan 13
January WASDE Review: Todd Hubbs Breaks Down Bearish Surprises for Corn & Soybean Markets
Overview: Bearish Data Dominates January Reports On Monday, January 12, USDA released a group of the most impactful reports for agricultural markets produced all year. These reports capped a week in which the futures markets rallied early in the week and then paused as participants positioned themselves for the USDA data. The reports left a …
Jan 13
How to Make Farm Debt Work for You: Financial Strategies for Producers
How to Make Farm Debt Work for You: Financial Strategies for Producers: In the volatile world of agriculture, managing finances is just as critical as managing crops or livestock. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Erin Yost—an agricultural lender and producer herself—to discuss how farmers and ranchers can make their debt work for …
Jan 13
EPA Proposes CWA Section 401 Rule to Streamline Permitting, Unleash Economic Growth, and Protect America’s Waterways
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that would return Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 to its proper statutory purpose, protecting water quality while eliminating regulatory overreach that has imposed unnecessary burden on critical infrastructure projects. This proposed rule would fulfill EPA’s statutory role to ensure the water quality certification process …
Jan 13
Missouri Corn Joins Radicle Growth Challenge To Drive New Demand
The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC) is joining Radicle Growth and state corn organizations from across the country to launch the Radicle Corn Challenge, a global competition designed to accelerate new uses for corn and grow long-term demand. The challenge will invest $1.75 million in selected innovative startups and emerging companies developing technologies to expand how …
Jan 13
Smithfield Foods Launches Impact Grant Program
Applications are now open for Smithfield Foods’ 2026 Impact Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations driving meaningful and measurable change in local communities that Smithfield employees call home. “We’re proud to support organizations that reflect our values to help build stronger, more resilient and vibrant communities,” said Jim Monroe, vice president of corporate affairs for …
Jan 13
R-CALF USA’s Bill Bullard Makes the Case for Bringing Back MCOOL
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, following his remarks to the Oklahoma Independent Stock Growers Association in Oklahoma City. Their conversation focused heavily on the renewed push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for beef and how the landscape has changed …
Jan 13
American Farm Bureau Convention Monday Recap: Innovation Challenge, YF&R Awards, Secretary Rollins Remarks, Tim Tebow and More
The American Farm Bureau Convention continued today with several awards presentations, an engaging slate of workshops and an inspiring keynote address. Programming began with the Final Four round of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet, as well as workshops covering the outlook for the ag economy, mental health, farm labor and more. During the …
Jan 13
Will Cull Cow Prices Increase This Year?
Cull cow prices normally decline in the Fall as supplies rise and the weather turns past grilling season. This past Fall, even though total cow slaughter increased from summertime lows, cow prices showed little seasonal decline. The market is starting 2026 much like it finished 2025, with high prices, but will prices be able to …
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