Response Update to Pseudorabies in Iowa Swine Herd
RIVERDALE, Md. — Following the April 30, 2026, confirmation of pseudorabies in a small commercial herd in Iowa, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service […]
Articles by Derek Beck
Territorial Rodeo Update: PRCA Top 5 standings shuffle as summer run approaches
The PRCA world standings are shifting as the summer rodeo season begins to build momentum. With seven straight weeks of rodeos ahead before the Fourth […]
Corn Growers Fight for Transparency, Competition in Fertilizer Market
WASHINGTON — Corn growers continue to raise alarms about high fertilizer costs, including during a hearing on fertilizer affordability today before the Senate Agriculture Committee. […]
Rollover Protection Needed on Older Farm Equipment
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — A new article detailing the tragic death of 14‑year‑old Taylor VanderWeele underscores the urgent need for increased adoption and funding of rollover […]
In the Cattle Markets: Drought Lingers in South and West
Will Secor, Ph.D., from the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics at the University of Georgia. LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Five months into 2026, and unfortunately, […]
A Broader View of the Beef Industry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than 100 National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members and their families, along with American Hereford Association (AHA) members, industry leaders and […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: INFR Brings Native American Rodeo Tradition to Nebraska with “Adrenaline Rush”
NORTH PLATTE, Neb – The Indian National Finals Rodeo is celebrating a milestone year in 2026, marking 50 years of Native American rodeo competition, culture […]
HOT BARN REPORT: 5/8/2026
THEE Hot Barn Report! Heard ONLY on American radio stations across the nation and online at hotbarnreport.com!! Welcome to America’s Hot Barn Report, now heard coast to coast and […]
Iowa Farm Bureau Applauds Iowa Legislature’s Passage of Property Tax Relief
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Following the conclusion of the 2026 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members appreciate the passage of several policy and budget […]
Best of the Territory: Local Talent Takes Center Stage on Territorial Rodeo Update: May 1, 2026 Standings
The spotlight isn’t just reserved for the bright lights of the PRCA this week. It’s shining squarely on home ground. Across what host Derek Beck […]