
Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund Opens
LINCOLN, NE (March 16, 2026) – Today, leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund announced they are accepting monetary donations and relief applications to assist beef cattle producers who are being impacted by fires. Nebraska Cattlemen President Craig Uden

Workers Strike at JBS Greeley Beef Plant Over Wages and Working Conditions
Union workers at the JBS beef processing plant in Greeley walked off the job early Monday, launching a strike over wages and working conditions at one of the largest beef processing facilities in the United States. Thousands

Good Risk Management Pays Off
Comments over the weekend from Donald Trump suggesting a possible delay to a visit to Beijing if China does not help reopen the Strait of Hormuz have put that meeting somewhat in question. However, the potential talks

Farmers Sell Grain as Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict
U.S. farmers are accelerating grain sales after global tensions involving Iran pushed corn, soybean and wheat prices sharply higher in recent days. Futures markets rallied as energy prices climbed and concerns grew about disruptions to fertilizer and

Volatility Reigns Supreme in This Week’s Market Trade
It was all about volatility in the markets again this week as we continue to trade off headlines from the Middle East and much more. As much as the volatility can create opportunity, you have to remember

Pork Exports Open 2026 on High Note; Beef Variety Meat Value Record-High
U.S. pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). January beef exports were lower