Bigger Cattle, Greater Need for Animal Welfare and Management
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Since 2010, the USDA has reported that the U.S. beef cattle herd has declined 12%, from 31.7 million in 2010 to 27.9 […]
Articles by Derek Beck
NFU Re-Elects Aberdeen Farmer to Serve as Vice President
HURON, S.D. — Family farmers and ranchers re-elected Aberdeen farmer, Jeff Kippley, to serve as the National Farmers Union Vice President today, March 8, 2026, […]
Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant
By:Chase Woodruff Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike in response to what the […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: Top 5 Countdown for March 3, 2026
Week of March 1, 2026 The early months of the year used to be a quiet stretch in professional rodeo. The trucks were parked, the […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: Moody Riding High as World No. 1 Heads into San Antonio (Interview)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Mason Moody’s 2026 season has opened at a full sprint. The current PRCA world standings leader spoke with Derek Beck by […]
National Corn Growers Association Pushes Forward on Year-Round E15 After Setback
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Your Ag Network) — Leaders of the National Corn Growers Association say they remain committed to securing year-round sales of E15 ethanol-blended […]
Commodity Classic Sees Attendance Jump, Trade Show Expansion in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Texas – Commodity Classic opened its 2026 gathering in San Antonio with stronger attendance, a sold-out trade show and a return to […]
Corn, Wheat Slip as Funds Step Back; Soybeans Edge Higher Tuesday, February 24
YOUR AG NETWORK — Grain markets finished mixed Tuesday as fund activity shifted and traders digested limited fresh news, according to analyst and broker Brian Hoops […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: New #1 in Bull Riding
OGALLALA, Neb. — Rodeo’s grand theater of grit and horsepower continues to draw record crowds nationwide, fueled by a blend of Western heritage, prime-time pop […]
Kansas Land Values Reflect Stability
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas agricultural land values appear to be stabilizing as producers enter 2026, according to Kansas State University Extension experts. After several years of […]