Corn and Soybean Harvest Nears Finish Line While Wheat Planting Delayed by Rain
The U.S. corn and soybean harvest is nearing completion, while winter wheat planting in the southern Plains remains slow, according to private and industry reports.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Indicates China Agreed to U.S. Soybean Purchase
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced China has agreed to make “substantial” purchases of U.S. soybeans after meetings with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Malaysia.
While No Crash is Imminent, Ag Economists Forecast a Long Road to Recovery
U.S. farm economists warn the current downturn in agriculture is not a collapse, but a grind.
Beef Producers Respond to the USDA’s Plans to Address Current Shortage and Control Costs
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a comprehensive USDA plan to strengthen the U.S. beef industry. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump sparked controversy with online remarks about tariffs, markets and beef imports.
The USDA Reopens FSA Offices and Announces $3 Billion in Farmer Aid
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen on October 23.
Sorghum Ergot Spreads North into Nebraska
A rare disease known as sorghum ergot has reappeared in Nebraska for the first time since 2014.
Argentina Beef Imports Could Pressure U.S. Market
The Trump administration is considering purchasing beef from Argentina to help lower U.S. retail prices according to comments made from Air Force One on Sunday.
Almond Alliance Working with the USDA to Improve Almond Production Measurements
The Almond Alliance of California is collaborating with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to improve the accuracy of annual almond production estimates.
Lack of USDA Marketing Loans Cuts Off Cash Flow Tool for Farmers
The ongoing federal government shutdown has blocked farmers’ access to USDA marketing assistance loans.
Asian Longhorned Tick Moves Westward, Making Its First Known Appearance in Kansas
Kansas health and agriculture officials have confirmed the first detection of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in Franklin County.











