Dec 19
Q&A: Technical Assistance Demonstrates Value of U.S. Wheat to South American Customers Getting deep into the technical details of how and why U.S. wheat classes are valuable to South American millers and bakers is one of the favorite parts of working for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) for Regional Director Miguel Galdos. Originally trained as an …
Dec 19
E15 Momentum: Growth Energy Pushes for Year-Round Sales and Export Growth: Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor spoke with Farm Director KC Sheperd, highlighting the strong momentum for E15 (a 15% ethanol blend) and the industry’s focus on securing permanent regulatory fixes and expanding global markets. E15 Growth and Legislative Push The industry is seeing unprecedented …
Dec 19
Boxed beef made some ground back on Thursday, December 18, with the Choice cutout rising to $357.28, up $1.19 from Wednesday’s $356.09, while Select declined to $343.97, down $2.46 from $346.43, widening the Choice/Select spread to $13.31 versus $9.66 the prior day. Movement was lighter with 89 loads traded compared to 170 loads on Wednesday. …
Dec 18
Noble Research Institute shared data-backed management practices for land stewardship. By Briley Richard, freelance writer for Certified Angus Beef Every grazing decision leaves a mark on the land and affects the herd that depends on it. Effective land stewardship goes beyond isolated practices, requiring an understanding of how each decision affects forage growth, cattle performance …
Dec 18
Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine is tackling the nationwide shortage of food animal veterinarians with the creation of the school’s first food animal residency program designed to strengthen veterinary services in rural and agricultural communities. Jennifer Koziol, associate professor of food animal medicine and surgery, is leading the groundbreaking initiative made possible by a $250,000 …
Dec 18
Fellow Oklahoman, At the beginning of the year, when President Trump and Congressional Republicans began the start of our governance, we made several commitments to the American people. So, now, as we approach the end of 2025, I can’t help but reflect on the multitude of promises we have delivered on. For a …
Dec 18
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the largest and oldest livestock association in the Southwest, today announced new small business and corporate membership categories designed to strengthen connections between businesses, ranchers and landowners. The updated business memberships provide a direct pathway for businesses to increase their visibility and support from TSCRA members, strengthen industry …
Dec 18
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed briefs in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 10th and 11th Circuits yesterday urging the courts to reject attempts by refiners to circumvent recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on venue by bringing challenges to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) August 2025 small refinery exemption (SRE) decision …
Dec 18
NGFA Economist Max Fisher Highlights $400 Billion Industry Impact and Legislative Priorities for 2026: While the American farmer is often the face of agriculture, a massive economic engine hums quietly in the background between the farm gate and the grocery store shelf. Max Fisher, Chief Economist and Treasurer at the National Grain and Feed Association …
