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USDA Issues $1.89 Billion in Emergency Livestock Relief Payments February 14, 2026
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Friday announced USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments totaling more than $1.89 billion. Eligible applicants who applied…
Today’s Grain Market Update February 13, 2026
It was an overall mixed to lower session in row-crop futures to close the week, with corn showing resilience to trade marginally higher, while soybeans and wheat futures fell as…
Today’s Livestock Market Update February 13, 2026
Although the cash cattle market waited to trade until the week’s bitter end, at least prices were higher once again. LIVE CATTLE: The live cattle contracts closed lower as traders…
U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal Expands Market Access for Wheat and Red Meat February 13, 2026
A newly signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between the United States and Taiwan is being welcomed by U.S. farm and livestock groups as a significant boost for agricultural exports.…
Attorney General Knudsen calls on the USDOJ to review railroad merger citing antitrust concerns February 13, 2026
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of attorneys general in urging the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) to review the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk…
Wyoming Rancher Testifies in Support of Grasslands Grazing Act February 13, 2026
Association of National Grasslands President, Public Lands Council (PLC) Board Member, and Wyoming rancher, Ty Checketts, this week, testified in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands,…
Texas Ag Commissioner Calls for Heifer Tax Credit, “America First” Beef Policies February 12, 2026
With America’s cattle herd at its lowest level in more than 75 years, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for an aggressive “America First” beef policy to rebuild herds, strengthen food…
Data-Driven Study Establishes Carbon Footprint Benchmark for U.S. Barley February 12, 2026
The American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) Sustainability Committee has published the first ever emissions report from U.S. barley production, using real farm data. The Baselining Barleyproject was a collaborative effort between farmers and…
MSGA Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship February 11, 2026
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is encouraging college students to submit applications for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. . The deadline to apply is March 1 and the internship duration…
USDA to Open Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment for 2026 February 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers and landowners to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm…

U.S. forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker after pursuit from Caribbean to Indian Ocean

DNA from glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home being analyzed as investigation into her disappearance continues

Gail Slater, DOJ’s deputy antitrust chief, stepping down

Trump administration announces end to Minnesota immigration operation