Nebraska Cattlemen concerned about layoffs at US Meat Animal Research Center

Recent layoffs at the USDA’s U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are raising concerns from the Nebraska Cattlemen Association. Executive Vice President Laura Field tells Brownfield the move was the result of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing work to trim federal spending. “We understand that there’s probably a need for that in many places,”…… Continue Reading

Corn, sorghum export inspections above last week

The USDA says that as of the week ending February 13th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections continue to run ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum. The USDA’s next round of…… Continue Reading

Tariff talk has many farmers on edge

The threat of another trade war has many farmers on edge. Kevin Semlow, executive director of governmental affairs & commodities with the Illinois Farm Bureau, says the organization is stressing the importance of trade to federal officials. “We really do not need to be in a trade war.”  He says, “It’s important that we have…… Continue Reading

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