Category Archives: Top Agriculture News

USDA's annual Rural America at a Glance Report series usually contains a specific topic of focus, along with traditional offerings about population, income, and economics. Tracey Farrigan, a research ...

For farmers and ranchers impacted by winter storm Fern, keep in mind USDA offers several forms of assistance in recovery efforts. In addition to federal crop insurance, Farm Service Agency Administrat...

With cold temperatures in the forecast for the rest of this month, it is important that cattle producers keep two important considerations top of mind this time of year. Water, and plenty of it. North...

Last week's Cattle on Feed Report didn't appear to be a market mover. Kyle Bumsted, a livestock market analyst from Allendale, reacted to the numbers. "I'm going to call it a neutral report here, with...

The push for year-round E15 access seems to have hit yet another roadblock in Washington, D.C. Despite appearances, Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith said there's still momentum toward getting year-ro...

That daily grind brings a unique set of hazards. Nebraska feedlot operator Mike Drinnin says not only are they in the livestock business, but it's also a people business. "You know, heaven forbid, I d...

To say specialty crop leaders are disappointed that the House final spending bill, released Tuesday, did not include emergency economic relief for specialty crops would be a huge understatement. After...

A congressman representing one of the top corn-growing regions says farmers want markets, not just government assistance. Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says farmers face significant economic press...

The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans contained some good news for U.S. livestock producers, especially beef. Dr. Shalene McNeil, executive director of nutrition, science, health, and...

The recent January Crop Production Report from USDA surprised almost everyone in the commodity markets with unexpected increases in acreage and yield, especially for corn. The huge corn crop led to hi...