USDA April 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Friday, April 17, 2026 2:37PM CDT
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2026. The inventory was 1% below April 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
Waste Could Limit Synthetic Fertilizers
Friday, April 17, 2026 9:16AM CDT
New research from Cornell University indicates the nutrients in animal and human waste could reduce U.S. farmers reliance on synthetic fertilizer use. This waste could meet 102% of nitrogen and 50% of phosphorus needs for U.S. agriculture. A major challenge remains a mismatch between the location of the waste and agricultural regions with the highest fertilizer needs, according to the study.
Rollins Seeks Boost in CCC Funds
Friday, April 17, 2026 6:55AM CDT
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee on Thursday she favors an increase in the $30 billion annual limit in USDA's authority to spend under the Commodity Credit Corp.
Aid Available for Nebraska Wildfire Victims
Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:49PM CDT
Nebraska wildfires burned nearly 950,000 acres last month and multiple relief programs from private organizations and federal agencies are now available to help affected farmers and ranchers.
