Livestock
Strong corn demand and cotton shipments support export outlook.
Big oils-and-fats volumes can support crush demand, but fuel markets can quickly tighten supplies.
Mexican livestock officials are emphasizing surveillance and inspection systems to preserve access to the U.S. cattle export market. Texas’ Bovina Feeders explains the rising stakes as the border stays closed.
Farm Bureau Economist Dr. Faith Parum explains the role farm safety net programs play in supporting farm finances as growers head into the 2026 planting season.
Bipartisan momentum builds, but final farm policy remains unsettled.
Heavy cattle weights are cushioning beef supplies despite shrinking herd numbers.
Farm bill negotiations remain unsettled, leaving producers waiting for updated federal support programs.
Strong cattle markets are masking ongoing financial stress across crop agriculture.
Purdue University’s Dr. Michael Langemeier discusses the survey’s findings in February and broader signals in the months ahead.
Roger McEowen of Washburn University School of Law joined us to discuss key legal and tax issues ranchers should consider as they recover from recent prairie fires across the Southern Plains.
Texas lawmakers secure funding for sterile fly production as officials work to stop the New World screwworm from spreading into the U.S. cattle herd.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding discusses the recent surge in bird flu cases, the state’s expanded biosecurity response and efforts to support poultry producers.
Weather Swings Shape Early Season Farm Conditions Nationwide
Jennifer Tirey of the Illinois Pork Producers Association joined us to discuss efforts to bring pork back into Chicago Public Schools, the nutritional benefits for students, and what the decision could mean for pork producers across the state.
Dry conditions may tighten hay supplies before summer growth. John Mays of Central Life Sciences joined us to discuss the risks of extended grain storage, how quality can be affected over time, and what growers can do to protect their grain while waiting for market opportunities.
Cattle: Beef & Dairy
Shrinking Select beef supplies are continuing to reshape cattle pricing and beef demand trends.
The ranch’s stewardship practices are designed to support both cattle production and long-term sustainability.
USMCA review nears a critical stage as the U.S. and Mexico advance talks while Canada risks being left behind, raising concerns across North American agriculture trade.
Pork
Young exhibitors balance school and months of preparation as they compete at one of Texas’s largest livestock events.
Tight red meat supplies continue supporting livestock markets.
From barns to show rings, producers and students say that livestock events offer economic opportunity and life lessons. Let’s take a look at some shows across the southeast in Georgia, Virginia and Louisiana.
Poultry
Rising beef supplies and lower cattle prices, weaker hog markets, and softening dairy prices will shape producer margins heading into 2026.
Georgia has regained its HPAI-free status after a swift response to October’s detection. Commissioner Tyler Harper urges producers to stay vigilant and maintain biosecurity.
Sheep, Goats & Lamb
The award-winning frozen treats are helping introduce consumers to goat milk in a new way.
Consumers are watching affordability, but projected beef demand remains strong enough to sustain market attention.
Texas A&M economist David Anderson says sharp declines in lamb and mutton production are helping support higher prices.
