
K-State study: Strong consumer demand is driving beef prices despite tighter cattle supplies
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and profitability across the U.S. beef supply chain, according to research from Kansas State University

USDA Finalizes Streamlined Oil and Gas Leasing Rules for National Forest Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has finalized revisions to its regulations governing federal oil and gas development on National Forest System lands, marking a significant update to rules that oversee energy activity across millions of

Legislation to Delist the Mexican Wolf Advances, Offering Long-Overdue Relief to Cattle Producers
WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) with bipartisan support. The bill would remove federal ESA protections for the Mexican wolf, restoring commonsense

Moisture is a Concern in Parts of South America
Markets were buzzing today after President Trump’s comments in Iowa backing year-round E15, keeping ethanol and corn demand in the spotlight. South America also stayed on the radar, with harvest moving along in Brazil and ongoing weather

Farmer Protests in Paris Highlight High Stakes of EU–Mercosur Trade Deal
Farmer protests in Paris are drawing global attention to a trade agreement that has been decades in the making — and one that could have lasting implications for agricultural markets around the world. The deal, known as

Rollins Applauds Trump’s Support for Nationwide E-15 as Congress Weighs Legislation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s continued support for the nationwide, year-round sale of E-15 ethanol, framing the announcement as a significant policy signal for farmers, biofuel producers,