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Lower slaughter numbers reduced 2025 red meat output even with heavier cattle and hogs.
Farm Credit’s Christy Seyfert joined us to discuss the ag industry’s push for swift Farm Bill action as it heads toward a House vote.
Texas rancher says illegal border crossings have slowed significantly, with fewer encounters reported over the past year.
Extends Program Application Deadline to August 12
Agriculture News
More than 15 million birds were affected by bird flu, but fewer outbreaks are helping bring egg prices down
Widespread drought and extreme weather leave producers managing limited resources
Rising fertilizer costs tied to tariffs are tightening margins for U.S. wheat growers, according to new data from the National Association of Wheat Growers.
Washington Policy
Policy awareness is becoming part of everyday risk management.
USDA’s 2026 Food Price Outlook projects food prices rising 3.1%, with higher beef costs and falling egg prices shaping consumer trends.
House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says the 2026 Farm Bill is bipartisan, with 82% of the bills incorporated into it receiving bipartisan support.
World News
Tariff relief and new trade agreements may temper food costs by reducing import costs.
Mold damage is tightening China’s corn supplies, supporting higher prices and creating potential demand for alternative feed grains in early 2026.
While this month’s WASDE report will not include updated figures on U.S. crop size, officials say it will offer a clearer picture of crop conditions in the Southern Hemisphere.
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