Pasture Conditions Improve After Rain
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:02AM CDT
Heavy rains across much of the Plains and Midwest improved pasture conditions, though drought stress persists in some states, leaving national pasture quality below last year.
Former Ag Sec. Criticizes Beef Imports
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 8:35AM CDT
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, a former Nebraska governor and U.S. senator who served as agriculture secretary under President George W. Bush, spoke at the start of an Ag Outlook Forum in downtown Kansas City. Without directly mentioning President Donald Trump, Johanns criticized the federal government's intervention into beef markets.
USDA Ditches ESG in Dairy Checkoff
Monday, September 21, 2026 5:46PM CDT
USDA is ending dairy checkoff funding for climate, carbon and ESG initiatives while reviewing other programs for alignment with department policy.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, September 21, 2026 4:08PM CDT
Corn was 13% harvested, and the remaining crop was rated 57% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Sept. 20. Soybeans were 12% harvested and were rated 58% in good-to-excellent condition.