New Insurance for Breeding Heifers
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 7:06AM CDT
A new federal insurance option aims to give ranchers greater financial protection when choosing to retain heifers for breeding as USDA works to encourage growth in the nation's beef herd.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, August 31, 2026 4:15PM CDT
Corn was rated 57% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 58% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 30. Spring wheat harvest reached 77% complete.
EPA Exempts 1.76B RIN Gallons in 2025
Monday, August 31, 2026 3:26PM CDT
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday released decisions on 34 small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, totaling about 1.8 billion renewable identification number gallons.
Perpetual Trading Raises Risks for Ag
Monday, August 31, 2026 7:26AM CDT
Farm and energy groups this past week warned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against disrupting traditional physical commodity markets such as oil and natural gas contracts with the possibility of 24/7 trading. New trading platforms called on the CFTC to keep an open mind.