Apr 10
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, offering insights into the current and future state of key agricultural commodities. Farm Director KC Sheperd discussed the report’s findings with Rich Nelson from Allendale, uncovering some notable shifts and potential future trends. “You know, we …
Apr 10
John H. Pfeiffer Jr., a fourth-generation Oklahoma farmer and rancher, has been named the 2025 recipient of Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award and is the 28th inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame. “Mr. John Pfeiffer truly represents the values and principles that Oklahoma farmers and ranchers hold dear,” said Sec. of Agriculture Blayne …
Apr 10
Today, Congresswoman Bice voted to continue the process of reconciliation, proposals which seek to provide tax cuts to families and businesses, address our national debt, and support the Administration as they seek to secure the border and safeguard our nation. Today’s vote occurred after the Senate amended and supported the House resolution which passed in …
Apr 10
Consumer and business sentiment regarding the U.S. economic outlook continues to deteriorate after dropping sharply over the past few months. Rapidly worsening expectations about everything – from inflation and personal income to business and labor market conditions – are elevating concerns among business owners, investors and consumers alike. So far, the hard data on key …
Apr 10
Over 150 years ago, the Great Plains of the United States were scattered with cattle of Longhorn decent. The Kansas prairie was a place where cowboys and cattlemen called home. A Scottish cattlemen would soon homestead alongside them with a vision to make a lasting impression on the beef industry. Destined for George Grant’s farm, …
Apr 10
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is pleased to announce that URBN is the latest global brand to join the program. URBN, with a portfolio of global consumer brands, including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, and Nuuly, is reinforcing its commitment to responsible sourcing and cotton production through its membership. Joining the Trust Protocol …
Apr 10
Join Us for AFR Day at the Capitol AFR Cooperative is looking forward to the 2025 AFR Day at the Capitol scheduled for April 29. During the event, AFR members will hear from numerous speakers and meet directly with legislators about AFR’s policy priorities and other topics of importance. If you are an AFR member …
Apr 10
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), along with five other cosponsors have reintroduced the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2025. The bill was introduced in 2022 and 2023, moving out of committee in 2022 and voted on the Senate floor. The legislation would create the …
Apr 10
Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA Free trade dogma suggests that more imports benefit consumers by affording them more choices and lower prices. Let’s see if this holds true in the U.S. beef market. We’ll go back nine years to 2016. This way our analysis begins well before the widespread drought that began in …
Apr 10
The farm safety net includes a number of risk management tools that help producers navigate the risks they face, ranging from the Federal Crop Insurance Program to Title 1 of the farm bill. With crop insurance, farmers purchase the coverage which typically protects against price and yield risk within the growing season. By contrast, Title …
