Agriculture
Cattle placements fell 9% in August, while New Mexico joined USDA’s meat inspection program, potentially expanding processing options for livestock producers.
The Brooksher family says it is the best corn crop they have ever seen. But even a bumper harvest comes with challenges, as higher fuel and input costs squeeze profit margins.
Farm Bureau says development, high land values, and farm economics are putting pressure on U.S. farmland as farm numbers and acres decline.
Drought and extreme heat are hurting Oklahoma cotton, with 55% of the crop rated in the worst condition category.
Business & Markets
Nearly 30 million additional acres will enter the safety net beginning with the 2026 crop year.
More grain can now move by rail to markets across the U.S. and Mexico.
China has purchased about 12.5 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans as Trump and Xi prepare to meet, bringing it close to half of its annual commitment.
Harvest Advances As Drought Pressures Livestock And Logistics
Lifestyle & Entertainment
FARM FAITH FAMILY Is Out Now!
More than a century after Jessica Smith’s ancestor grew grapes, the family is returning to vineyard production.
The annual event features draft horse competitions and family entertainment.
‘Dragonfly’ arrives Friday ahead of Ewing’s Saturday Opry performance.
