Infrastructure
Higher freight rates and potential service disruptions are key concerns for agriculture, which relies heavily on rail to move commodities.
Clean power growth remains strong, but slower deal-making could affect future rural energy and land-use opportunities.
Louisiana farmers say high water levels routinely threaten crops, highlighting the need for critical infrastructure and sustainability efforts in the Bayou.
Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy joined us to discuss diesel price volatility and what farmers can expect as geopolitical tensions continue to impact energy markets.
Investment and access to capital remain critical for agriculture.
Groundbreaking Marks Next Major Milestone in Strengthening U.S. New World Screwworm Preparedness
Rural driving conditions increase the risk of serious collisions with animals.
Faster approvals could speed projects, but may face scrutiny.
Nebraska Cattle Rancher Joe Van Newkirk shares his firsthand insight on devastating wildfires in the Sandhills, discusses challenges facing ranchers, long-term calf health concerns, and the recovery efforts underway.
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association President Craig Uden shares the latest on Nebraska wildfire conditions, discusses challenges facing producers, and outlines relief efforts underway.
Refining shifts could influence fuel and input costs.
Partnership with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ensures Engineering Excellence and Operational Effectiveness
Farm legal expert Roger McEowen discusses a new rail antitrust case in Kansas and its potential implications for farmers as rail upgrades signal continued export-driven demand for logistics.
Domestic textile demand plays a shrinking role in supporting U.S. cotton prices.
Rail logistics remain supportive, with access to Mexico improving
Britt Hilton with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau joined us to discuss current conditions, producer impacts, and the road to recovery following the Ranger Road Fire.
The closure of Lubbock Feeders highlights mounting pressure on the U.S. cattle supply, according to the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, as border restrictions and costs strain feedyards.
USDA headquarters downsizing reflects cost pressures and may reshape agency operations.
Analysts warn the closed U.S.-Mexico border is straining cattle supplies and packing capacity. StoneX and USDA data point to long-term industry shifts.
Reliable canal infrastructure supports long-term access to global agricultural markets.
For communities that depend on agriculture as their primary economic engine, the recession is not defined by headlines on Wall Street. It is defined by the quiet disappearance of the businesses that once processed, serviced, and supported the crop.
Mexico has fallen behind by several hundred thousand acre-feet in required water deliveries to the United States, a shortfall that has had devastating consequences across the Rio Grande Valley.