USDA Hogs and Pigs Report
Thursday, September 24, 2026 3:31PM CDT
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on Sept. 1, 2026, was 74.3 million head. This was down 2% from Sept. 1, 2025, but up 2% from June 1, 2026, USDA NASS reported on Thursday.
Beef Imports Bring Little Price Relief
Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:13AM CDT
Farm Bureau data show little change in retail ground beef prices as the group calls for the Trump administration to reverse its expanded beef import quota.
Blueprint for Growth -- 5
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 8:48AM CDT
While farmers consider what next year's crop might look like, companies continue to innovate and bring new options to the field. Here's a look at coming attractions.
Ag Economy Remains Under Pressure
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 8:39AM CDT
Economists at an agricultural outlook forum questioned the impact of an export ban on diesel, while there was also some disagreement over whether farmers need more ad-hoc aid to deal with high diesel and fertilizer inputs.