House GOP OKs $12B in Farm Aid
Thursday, July 16, 2026 5:17PM CDT
House Republicans approved a budget blueprint authorizing up to $12 billion in farm aid, sending spending instructions to the House Agriculture Committee as the measure heads toward a House floor vote next week.
Brazil Beef Spared From New Tariffs
Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:58AM CDT
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on Brazilian products on Wednesday, but excluded some key agricultural products such as beef and coffee. Brazilian ethanol will face a tariff; however, Brazil hasn't been exporting ethanol to the U.S. for the past two years.
Pasture to Pen
Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:53AM CDT
Agriculture producers face mounting challenges from wildfires, drought and extreme weather, yet they remain resilient and passionate. Despite wildfires this spring burning nearly 1 million acres in Nebraska, cattle producers are creatively adapting by relocating herds, sourcing feed and supporting neighboring communities.
USDA Plans NASS Modernization
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 3:56PM CDT
USDA will release a NASS modernization plan later this summer to improve data accuracy, transparency, and producer confidence.