USDA’s Economic Research Service is estimating net farm income for this year at $153.4 billion. That’s down over $1 billion from 2025. When adjusted for inflation, the cash receipts from crop production are projected to decline less than one percent.…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took center stage at CattleCon 2026. The sometimes-controversial RFK was part of a fireside chat with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein. This appearance follows the recent unveiling of the…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. The risk increases later in the year as markets anticipate larger supplies in 2027. Cow-calf producers are expected have the most leverage, supporting continued profitability for several more…

There was record attendance at this CattleCon, topping 9,400 people. At a meeting like this, the cattle industry is looking forward. However, it is also important to celebrate the wins of the past year. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin…

North Dakota rancher Travis Maddock is the new chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils. Momentum is the word he uses to describe today’s cattle industry. “Thirty years ago, consumer acceptance of beef was around 50 percent and now…

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar called for stability in trade policy, renewed investment in USDA programs, and swift action on a bipartisan Farm Bill while addressing the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Conference in…

The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for an injectable treatment for New World screwworm. It is believed Ivomec may be a preventive treatment for infestations caused by the NWS larvae.

The former chief ag trade negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, Doug McKalip, will co-lead the Demmer Scholars Program at Michigan State University. McKalip has also established FarMarkets Trade Consulting.

Forty major farm groups have launched the American Coalition for USMCA. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review this year and the coalition is promoting its benefits for agriculture. A new website includes a state-by-state impact from trade with Canada…

USDA’s Economic Research Service is estimating net farm income for this year at $153.4 billion. That’s down over $1 billion from 2025. When adjusted for inflation, the cash receipts from crop production are projected to decline less than one percent.…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took center stage at CattleCon 2026. The sometimes-controversial RFK was part of a fireside chat with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein. This appearance follows the recent unveiling of the…

BNSF Railway sold 34 yearlong shuttle train contracts by auction for nearly $33 million. The winning bids ranged from $800,000 to $1.3 million and averaged just under $1 million. Assuming an average of 2.5 turns per month, a $1 million…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…

Forty major farm groups have launched the American Coalition for USMCA. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review this year and the coalition is promoting its benefits for agriculture. A new website includes a state-by-state impact from trade with Canada…

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. The risk increases later in the year as markets anticipate larger supplies in 2027. Cow-calf producers are expected have the most leverage, supporting continued profitability for several more…

North Dakota rancher Travis Maddock is the new chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils. Momentum is the word he uses to describe today’s cattle industry. “Thirty years ago, consumer acceptance of beef was around 50 percent and now…

South Dakota’s House Bill 1077 would consider cultivated-protein food products adulterated. District 18 Representative Julie Auch authored the bill. “Cell-cultivated protein is not only fake meat, but it has not been properly studied or proven to be safe or healthy…

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social early Wednesday that he had a “very positive” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in which China agreed to boost purchases of U.S. soybeans this season to about 20 million tons. The…

A bipartisan coalition of former farm leaders and USDA officials is sounding the alarm, warning that American agriculture faces a potential “widespread collapse.” The group, which includes former heads of the National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association, and National…

Beef carcass weights are averaging 990 pounds, up 25 pounds over the past year. There is good news and bad news with that trend. With a smaller cattle supply, more beef is needed with every carcass.  Carmel Miller, a director…

The former chief ag trade negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, Doug McKalip, will co-lead the Demmer Scholars Program at Michigan State University. McKalip has also established FarMarkets Trade Consulting.

Forty major farm groups have launched the American Coalition for USMCA. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review this year and the coalition is promoting its benefits for agriculture. A new website includes a state-by-state impact from trade with Canada…

USDA’s Economic Research Service is estimating net farm income for this year at $153.4 billion. That’s down over $1 billion from 2025. When adjusted for inflation, the cash receipts from crop production are projected to decline less than one percent.…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took center stage at CattleCon 2026. The sometimes-controversial RFK was part of a fireside chat with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein. This appearance follows the recent unveiling of the…

BNSF Railway sold 34 yearlong shuttle train contracts by auction for nearly $33 million. The winning bids ranged from $800,000 to $1.3 million and averaged just under $1 million. Assuming an average of 2.5 turns per month, a $1 million…

The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to evolve. Towner rancher Jason Zahn is a director of the North Dakota Beef Commission and a past president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. In his view, BQA now focuses on biosecurity. When it…

In the latest Cattle Country Conversation, Barnesville, Minnesota seedstock producer Jake Thompson talks about the excitement surrounding AI during CattleCon 2026. In this case, AI stands for artificial intelligence. Click here to listen to the report. 

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…

North Dakota Farm Service Agency Director Brad Thykeson told farmers in Reynolds that federal assistance programs are meant to provide short-term relief as producers work through financial challenges. Speaking at the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmers Meeting, Thykeson said “these payments…

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social early Wednesday that he had a “very positive” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in which China agreed to boost purchases of U.S. soybeans this season to about 20 million tons. The…

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is emphasizing the need to expand U.S. agricultural markets and support ethanol demand as Congress considers trade and energy legislation. “Distillers dried grains are a byproduct of ethanol production. After an Iowa delegation traveled to Mexico…

A bipartisan coalition of former farm leaders and USDA officials is sounding the alarm, warning that American agriculture faces a potential “widespread collapse.” The group, which includes former heads of the National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association, and National…

North Dakota corn growers remain frustrated by stalled progress on renewable fuels policy. Speaking at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Past President Andrew Mauch said recent talks showed promise. “We really thought we were…

Ducks Unlimited and Syngenta are expanding their collaboration to help seed production growers across five Midwest states adopt regenerative agriculture practices, advancing Syngenta’s goal of having 85 percent of its seed production grown regeneratively by 2030. Beginning in early 2026,…

The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for an injectable treatment for New World screwworm. It is believed Ivomec may be a preventive treatment for infestations caused by the NWS larvae.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took center stage at CattleCon 2026. The sometimes-controversial RFK was part of a fireside chat with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein. This appearance follows the recent unveiling of the…

CattleFax is forecasting cattle prices to average steady to higher in 2026. The risk increases later in the year as markets anticipate larger supplies in 2027. Cow-calf producers are expected have the most leverage, supporting continued profitability for several more…

The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to evolve. Towner rancher Jason Zahn is a director of the North Dakota Beef Commission and a past president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. In his view, BQA now focuses on biosecurity. When it…

In the latest Cattle Country Conversation, Barnesville, Minnesota seedstock producer Jake Thompson talks about the excitement surrounding AI during CattleCon 2026. In this case, AI stands for artificial intelligence. Click here to listen to the report. 

There was record attendance at this CattleCon, topping 9,400 people. At a meeting like this, the cattle industry is looking forward. However, it is also important to celebrate the wins of the past year. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin…

North Dakota rancher Travis Maddock is the new chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils. Momentum is the word he uses to describe today’s cattle industry. “Thirty years ago, consumer acceptance of beef was around 50 percent and now…

Forty major farm groups have launched the American Coalition for USMCA. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review this year and the coalition is promoting its benefits for agriculture. A new website includes a state-by-state impact from trade with Canada…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took center stage at CattleCon 2026. The sometimes-controversial RFK was part of a fireside chat with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein. This appearance follows the recent unveiling of the…

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…

There was record attendance at this CattleCon, topping 9,400 people. At a meeting like this, the cattle industry is looking forward. However, it is also important to celebrate the wins of the past year. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin…

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar called for stability in trade policy, renewed investment in USDA programs, and swift action on a bipartisan Farm Bill while addressing the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Conference in…

North Dakota Farm Service Agency Director Brad Thykeson told farmers in Reynolds that federal assistance programs are meant to provide short-term relief as producers work through financial challenges. Speaking at the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmers Meeting, Thykeson said “these payments…

South Dakota’s House Bill 1077 would consider cultivated-protein food products adulterated. District 18 Representative Julie Auch authored the bill. “Cell-cultivated protein is not only fake meat, but it has not been properly studied or proven to be safe or healthy…