Screwworm Updates, Another Shuttered Beef Plant and New Grazing Ground: The Week in Beef
The screwworm fight is intensifying, but it's far from the only story hitting U.S. beef producers this week. Amid the challenges, ranchers did catch a win on the grazing front.
Your Corn Could Soon Be Fueling Cargo Ships
A new and growing market for corn may be emerging on the open ocean. Major global shippers, including Maersk and Vale, are turning to ethanol as a cleaner, cost-effective marine fuel, with Maersk already completing two voyages on 100% ethanol.
June WASDE Report Released
The June USDA 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered updated outlooks for corn, soybeans, and wheat as markets continue watching supply expectations heading into summer.
Minnesota Extends Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Expands Dairy Aid
Minnesota lawmakers extended the state’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program, temporarily removing the funding cap for 2026 after demand repeatedly exceeded available dollars.
Screwworm Concerns Intensify as U.S. Agriculture Responds
As New World screwworm cases continue to emerge in the U.S., concern is growing across the livestock industry. Federal agencies,…
Screwworm Threat Reaches U.S. Cattle
Texas ranchers are preparing for potential disruptions after the continued northward spread of New World screwworm prompted the U.S. to suspend imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through southern border ports.
Farm Payment Eligibility and Limits for 2026 Expanded
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions for farmers beginning with the 2026 crop year, following updates authorized under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
Row Crop Planting Nears Completion While Winter Wheat Harvest Gets Underway
The USDA’s first June Crop Progress report points to strong planting momentum across much of the Corn Belt while winter…
USDA Programs, Disaster Relief and Global Trade Shape Agriculture Outlook
Here are the latest developments farmers should be watching across policy, research and international trade.
Managing Risk in a High-Value Market
Record-high cattle prices are creating strong revenue opportunities but also increasing financial exposure for cattle operations











