Nov 13
With historically strong beef prices driving profitability for many ranchers in 2025, now may be the ideal time to reinvest in their operations by enhancing feed grain, hay, and pasture production by adding center pivot irrigation. Strategic irrigation investments can significantly increase on-farm feed production and quality while providing an effective solution for wastewater management …
Nov 13
Although the U.S. red meat industry faces significant obstacles in the international marketplace, demand remains robust in many key destinations where customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb. This was the prevailing message delivered by U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom at the USMEF Strategic Planning …
Nov 13
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane released the following statement in response to Congress passing a Continuing Resolution to end the government shutdown: “American cattle producers need the federal government running at full capacity to provide critical services and market data. We thank Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Thune …
Nov 13
There are reports of grain elevators turning away grain sorghum this fall due to lack of bin space. Many elevators are prioritizing storage for wheat and corn because of poor export demand for grain sorghum and soybeans. This situation has widened the local basis for grain sorghum, lowering its price but creating opportunities for livestock …
Nov 13
The U.S. House of Representatives voted tonight on a continuing resolution and three full-fiscal year appropriations bills. The full U.S. Senate passed the measure on Monday. The continuing resolution reopens the federal government through January and included the agriculture appropriations bill, which will largely fund USDA programs through September 30, 2026. Several expiring farm bill …
Nov 13
In 2025, grain sorghum production for the United States totaled 10.2 million metric tons (MMT). This was led by Kansas, totaling 5.8 MMT, and Texas, 2.64 MMT. Colorado (497 thousand metric tons), Nebraska (494 TMT), and Oklahoma (479 TMT). Aside from a poor production year in 2022, the United States has averaged 9.35 MMT annually. …
Nov 13
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Nov 13
Last Night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on legislation that ended the government shutdown. This package includes a clean continuing resolution that funds the government through January 30, 2026, as well as three appropriations bills that provide full fiscal year funding for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. These bills will …
Nov 12
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after voting to reopen the federal government: “Reopening the federal government comes as a relief to the American people, but there’s no question this shutdown inflicted unnecessary pain on farm families, rural communities, and those who depend on critical USDA services. From delayed …
