NCGA Survey Shows Fertilizer Risk Rising Into 2027 for Farmers
New survey data from the National Corn Growers Association shows rising concern among farmers around fertilizer costs and availability, with risk extending well beyond the 2026 growing season.
Rethinking Beef-on-Dairy Profit Potential
The beef industry is currently enjoying a scarcity supply premium. As industry market outcomes shift with more volume, buyers will become more selective, and the profit gap between a mediocre calf and verified genetics will become apparent.
First 2026 Crop Progress Report Shows Strong Start for Wheat and Corn Acres
The USDA released its first 2026 Crop Progress report for the week ending April 5, showing early planting activity and initial crop development as the season gets underway.
Proposed USDA Budget Cuts and JBS Plant Restart Signal Shifts Across Agriculture
Proposed USDA budget cuts and renewed activity at a major beef processing plant are signaling potential shifts across agriculture.
Court Rejects Tech Vendor’s Emergency Bid
A federal court denied an emergency request from Brisk Insurance Services LLC, a crop insurance technology vendor, seeking to block USDA Risk Management Agency bulletin MGR-26-002,
USDA Agreement Targets Faster Grazing Permits and Stronger Beef Production
A new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the USDA and the Department of the Interior aims to strengthen the U.S. beef supply chain by improving coordination and reducing regulatory burdens for ranchers.
USDA Prospective Plantings Report Signals Fewer Corn Acres, More Soybeans in 2026
The USDA released the annual Prospective Plantings report yesterday, offering a first look at 2026 planted acreage projections for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton.
NCIS Highlights Record Crop Insurance Growth in New Video Series
The National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) just released two new short videos highlighting the continued strength and nationwide reach of the federal crop insurance program in 2025 — a record-setting year for farmer participation and protection.
Farmers Get Less Than 6 Cents of Every Food Dollar
New USDA data shows farmers and ranchers received just 5.8 cents of every food dollar in 2024, a slight decline from the previous year and a reminder of how little consumer spending reaches the farm.











