USDA Ditches ESG in Dairy Checkoff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 2:00PM CDT
USDA is ending dairy checkoff funding for climate, carbon and ESG initiatives while reviewing other programs for alignment with department policy.
Washington's Fuel Solutions
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:37PM CDT
With diesel prices surging during harvest, Republican lawmakers are proposing relief measures ranging from export restrictions to direct assistance for farmers and truckers.
The Andersons Keeps Nebraska License
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:50AM CDT
The Nebraska Public Service Commission dismissed a grain-payment complaint against Ohio-based The Andersons after finding payment issues were resolved, allowing the company to retain its grain dealer license.
Pasture Conditions Improve After Rain
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:02AM CDT
Heavy rains across much of the Plains and Midwest improved pasture conditions, though drought stress persists in some states, leaving national pasture quality below last year.