Trump Threatens Not to Renew USMCA Trade Deal
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, President Trump cast doubt on whether the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) would be renewed. The trade deal was signed during Trump’s […]
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Corn and Soybean Conditions Remain Strong Across Upper Midwest; Nebraska Pastures Continue to Struggle
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Corn and soybean crops across much of the Upper Midwest continue to show strong early-season conditions, while drought concerns remain a significant […]
R-CALF USA outlined four specific recommendations for the 2026 Farm Bill
BILLINGS, Mont. — With the Senate expected to release its farm bill proposal this month, R-CALF USA sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, […]
Officials Respond to Second Detection of New World Screwworm in the US
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm (NWS) […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: Territory Cowboys and Ladies Pulling Their Weight In Newest Standings
Derek Beck/Territorial Rodeo Update The first weekend of June has arrived, and with it comes a reminder of just how tough life can be in […]
Livestock Markets Brace for Possible Screwworm Impact
WASHINGTON — A suspected case of New World screwworm in South Texas is currently under investigation by the USDA. The flesh-eating parasite has slowly closed […]
Farmer Sentiment: High Input Costs Still Top of Mind
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment declined slightly in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 119, down from 121 in April. May’s […]
New World Screwworm Found 31 Miles From US Border
URBANA, Ill. — Reuters’ Heather Schlitz reported that “a devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the […]
Corn Farmers Seek Relief as FTC Takes Aim at Fertilizer Industry
WASHINGTON — A coalition of corn organizations and commodity groups hosted a listening session in Texas today on competition issues in the fertilizer market. Federal […]
Territorial Rodeo Update for May 29: Rocker Steiner’s Injury Shakes Up PRCA Bareback Race as Outdoor Rodeo Season Hits Full Stride
By Derek Beck, Territorial Rodeo Update The biggest story in professional rodeo this week isn’t who won a rodeo. It’s who won’t be competing for […]