Rising Chinese feed output — especially for swine — signals sustained demand for protein meals and feed inputs, even when meat production growth appears modest.

Formally dubbed “Farm Bill 2.0” by committee leadership, the draft surfaces after a high-stakes legislative dance that saw much of the traditional farm bill’s funding, specifically for crop insurance and safety net programs, carved out and passed in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments totaling more than $1.89 billion.

Duvall’s connection to cowboy culture extended beyond the screen.

Cold-driven spikes in gas prices can quickly raise fertilizer and energy costs.

Phibro’s Medicated feed additives are helping cattle strive right from the very start.

Ethanol output is improving, but weak domestic demand and export headwinds temper optimism about corn demand.

Lower oil prices may trim input costs but pressure biofuel demand.

Large carry-in stocks across major crops could limit price recovery in 2026/27 unless demand strengthens or weather-related supply reductions occur.

Stable small business confidence supports rural economies, but lingering cost pressures and uncertainty continue to shape farm-country decision-making.