Follow Your Food Dollars Beyond the Farm Gate
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service show how each dollar Americans spend on food is divided across the supply chain — from farms to processors, shippers, retailers and restaurants. The takeaway is striking: farmers and ranchers
Cattle Turn Higher Midday as Markets Eye Holiday Pause
You just can’t keep the cattle market down, as it shifted gears mid-morning to push back into positive territory. Cash trade remains slow heading into the holiday weekend, though some $245 sales have been noted. In the
100 Years of Pioneer: From the Rise of Hybrids to the Power of Genetics
What did a typical corn field look like before hybrid technology took over? How has a century or research and development moved agriculture into what it has become today? And how did the team at Pioneer lead
Kansas State: Energy Surge Puts Pressure on Farm Budgets
A surge in oil prices will hit farmers right in the bottom line, according to a new study from Kansas State University. New estimates suggest a $90-per-barrel market, which could significantly raise production costs across the board.
Agronomic Reminders for Spring Planting Season
As the calendar turns over to April, tractors and planters will start rolling across the Midwest in a major way. And with margins tight in 2026, that leaves growers little room for early-season yield loss. In fact,
USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
(Washington, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Tuesday announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting