New Study Details Grain and Feed Industry’s $401.7B Impact, 1.16M Jobs
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today released The Harvest Economy, a new economic impact study highlighting the vital role the U.S. grain and feed industry plays in powering jobs,
Field Day showcases applications of small ruminant grazing
By Nebraska Extension The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host a field day on Friday, Sept. 26, focused on small ruminant grazing at Harold Johnson’s Ranch (Egan Lane, Hyannis, Neb., just east of Egan Lake). The in-person event
USDA Accepts Nearly 1.8 Million Acres Through 2025 Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments. According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency
McDonald’s Plans $200 Million Investment to Promote Regenerative Practices
McDonald’s said Monday it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches. The Chicago burger giant says the investment was its largest to date in support of
Farmers Report Grim Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON D.C. — An overwhelming majority of corn growers from across the United States say that the nation’s farm economy is possibly already in a crisis or on the brink of one, according to a new survey
Grassley, Baldwin and Ernst Reintroduce Fertilizer Research Act
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to shine a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer, which is a major expense for farmers.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates; Commodities Lower Wednesday
As expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. What does that mean for the U.S. dollar and the broader market picture moving forward? Also, we saw grains and livestock under some