The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan will protect U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Not just our farmland, but our production, science, technology and innovation.” G.T. Thompson says through executive action, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will be added to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States,…… Continue Reading
Cattle group outlines concerns with port reopening amid NWS spread in Mexico
The CEO of R-CALF USA says the phased reopening of ports along the southern border to live cattle imports from Mexico could jeopardize the U.S. cattle industry. Bill Bullard says the northward spread of New World screwworm in Mexico is still very much a threat and is disappointed with USDA’s decision. “We have the ability…… Continue Reading
Top 25 Chain Restaurants Adding Locations Across the U.S. in 2025
You’re about to get a whole lot more options for burritos, steak and brunch. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Chris Young Reveals New ‘I Didn’t Come Here to Leave’ Album
Chris Young’s next album comes barely 18 months after his last. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kenny Rogers’ Twin Boys Just Turned 21 — See Them Now!
Each young man got his own chocolate cake with an Oreo cookie the size of a fist in the middle of it. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Post Malone Will Return to the Stage With Jelly Roll in 2026
The face-tattoed singers will reunite in 2026! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures supported by higher boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher, with boxed beef up at midday, ahead of the week’s direct business. August live cattle closed $4.07 higher at $219.97 and October closed $3.87 higher at $216.82. August feeder cattle closed $5.40 higher at $319.12 and September feeder cattle closed $5.65 higher at…… Continue Reading
Excessively wet conditions affect central MO crops
A farmer in central Missouri says the crops are hit-and-miss due to the excessively wet conditions. Jay Fischer raises corn and soybeans in Callaway County. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a year where we started planting at the end of March and are still trying to plant the wet spots the first week of…… Continue Reading
Fundamentals for cattle market support even higher prices
A livestock economist says the cattle market is positioned to move higher. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says, “Tight supplies is really what’s driving what we’re seeing right now.” The average live steer price for the five-market area is already running $32 per hundredweight above last year’s levels. “Prices for feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Study underscores economic contributions of corn refining
A new study underscores the economic contributions of corn refining. Corn Refiners Association president John Bode says the independent analysis commissioned by the association focused on the financial implications of displacing high fructose corn syrup in the U.S. food supply. “I thought it was stunning (that) they found that the average corn price would drop…… Continue Reading
