The cattle industry is facing a "perfect storm" of high prices, low cattle herd inventory, and external threats like the New World screwworm.

AgroLiquid offers a proprietary technology that enhances the efficiency of crop nutrition, making fertilizers more usable and beneficial for crops. This technology allows for better absorption through roots or foliar applications, maximizing the economic value of fertilizer spending.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is addressing the complications created by California's Proposition 12, which has led to a fragmented policy landscape for pork producers.

R-CALF USA, represented by CEO Bill Boyer, is pursuing a legal case against three major beef packers, alleging collusion to manipulate cattle and beef prices from 2019 to early 2020.

The USDA's latest data shows an unexpected rise in US corn production, attributed to an increase in harvested acreage rather than higher yields. North Dakota State University economist Frayne Olson explains that strong growing conditions in 2025 led to a surplus of corn silage, forcing more acres to be harvested for grain.

Producers can now add supplemental options, including a new margin coverage product, which could help manage risk. Subsidies for crop insurance have increased.

The USDA's first winter wheat plantings forecast for 2026 indicates a slight decrease to nearly 33 million acres, down 0.5% from 2025, marking the lowest planted area since 2020.

A new case of the New World screw worm was detected near the Texas-Mexico border, raising concerns about its spread. R-CALF USA supports the closure of the U.S. border to Mexican livestock imports to prevent the pest's northward advance

The USDA, under Secretary Brooke Rollins, is focusing on implementing new dietary guidelines that emphasize nutrient-dense foods, particularly in school lunches.

US Wheat Associates recently concluded their annual crop quality report, which involved over 1,700 millers and bakers from 45 countries, with 37 seminars held. This was the highest attendance in over five years, indicating strong interest despite intense competition in the wheat market