Crop Conditions Variable Across the Midwest
MANKATO, Minn. — One of the biggest questions in analyzing potential corn and soybean market prices for the 2026-27 marketing year is the crop conditions […]
Press Release
By —Ryan Hanrahan, Farm Policy News URBANA, Ill. — Progressive Farmer’s Chris Clayton reported that “U.S. farmland values continued to rise this year, with the average value of […]
R-CALF USA on USDA Phased Border Reopening
BILLINGS, Mont. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Friday [July 24, 2026] its plan to reopen the entry port at Douglas, Arizona, within […]
USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint […]
Nebraska Corn Growers Insists on Prompt Investigation of Fertilizer Industry
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA), along with 16 other state corn organizations, sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck […]
Midwest Dairy Producers Face Expanding Export Opportunities
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — U.S. dairy exports continued their upward climb this spring, offering strong momentum for Midwest producers positioned to serve fast‑growing global markets. […]
July 10 WASDE Report Provides Some Strength to Grain Markets
MANKATO, Minn. — The USDA World Supply and Demand (WASDE) Report released on July 10 projected a decrease in the projected 2026-27 corn ending stocks, […]
Livestock Marketing Association Names Leadership Committees for 2026–2028
DEADWOOD, S.D. — The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) announced the appointment of its leadership committees for the 2026–2028 term during the association’s Annual Convention in Deadwood, […]
USDA Requests Comments on Beef Grade Standards
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that it is seeking input from the public and stakeholders on […]
Nebraska Corn Growers Association Enraged by Bayer Glyphosate Petition
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is enraged by the recent anti-dumping and countervailing duties petition filed by Monsanto Company and its subsidiary Ruveon […]