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Industry leaders say continued monitoring, communication, and prevention efforts will be key to keeping U.S. livestock herds protected from foreign animal disease threats.

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Weather remains the biggest market driver as corn pollinates, while Guatemala’s E10 mandate and growing demand in Latin America create new opportunities for U.S. ethanol exports.
The administration says the boundary changes are intended to balance conservation with traditional land uses, including grazing, recreation, and other multiple-use activities on public lands.
For agriculture, lower energy prices could provide some near-term relief for fuel-related operating costs, though producers continue to face elevated expenses for labor, crop inputs and financing. The
The situation will be closely watched as the harvest approaches and exporters prepare for heavier corn and soybean movement.
The livestock industry continues watching for spread while agencies focus on containment, surveillance, and response efforts.
USDA says strong export demand and large grain supplies are increasing pressure on the nation’s transportation system.
USDA is reviewing grading standards to determine whether current quality grades continue to distinguish premium beef.
Country artist John Rich discusses his new role as Special Envoy for American Landowners and his efforts to advocate for farmers, ranchers, and property owners.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined us for a recent town hall presented by the Western Caucus Foundation. In her keynote address, Rollins discusses the fight against the New World screwworm in the U.S., a new policy to expand grazing on federal lands and reduce regulatory burdens, the reigniting of trade policy, the bolstering of domestic fertilizer production, and the creation of federal policies that put America’s great farmers and ranchers first.

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The NCBA says the Senate Farm Bill strengthens key cattle programs but leaves Proposition 12 and year-round E15 unresolved while officials respond to New World screwworm cases.
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