USDA August Cattle-on-Feed Report Reflects Tight Supply and Strong Fed Cattle Prices The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its August Cattle-on-Feed report, and the data points to tightening cattle supplies and continued strong beef demand. USDA Livestock Analyst Anthony Fisher offered detailed insights into the current market dynamics. “On August 1st, the number of cattle on feed in …
USDA Reports Higher Peanut Acreage and Yields as Harvest Approaches The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest data as the 2025 peanut harvest nears—and the numbers are looking strong for producers. “According to their reports, based on their FSA reports, they say acreage is up 7% higher than last year. …
First Human Case of New World Screwworm Reported in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first human case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States, according to a recent report. The diagnosis was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The rare parasitic infestation appeared in a traveler returning …
USDA Ends Solar Panel Subsidies on Farmland, Restricts Foreign-Made Panels Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced this week that the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland or permit the use of solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries in USDA-supported solar programs. This major policy shift is seen as a win for farmers who …
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Support for Beginning Farmers Through One Big Beautiful Bill The USDA has announced major changes to crop insurance programs for beginning farmers, made possible through the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. These updates are designed to offer stronger financial support during the critical early years of farm operations. USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Inventory Expected to Hit Lowest Levels Since 2017 Pre-release estimates suggest a significant drop in U.S. cattle on feed inventories, potentially reaching the lowest level since 2017. According to analysts, the average estimate shows total cattle on feed down 2% from the same time last year. This expected decline continues a seasonal trend typically seen during …
Farm Groups Warn White House Tariff War Is Driving Fertilizer Prices to “Disastrous Levels” Farm groups are warning the White House that the tariff war is making already high fertilizer prices worse, creating significant challenges for U.S. crop producers. With fertilizer representing over 30% of input costs for many row crop operations, rising prices are threatening the financial stability of …
Foreign Ownership of U.S. Debt Climbs by $80 Billion Ahead of Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium Foreign ownership of U.S. debt rose another $80 billion in the latest report from the U.S. Treasury. This increase reflects the continued global appetite for American sovereign bonds, even as interest rate policy remains in flux. “Now, numbers I’m about to relate are hard to …
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Benefits with One Big Beautiful Bill The USDA has announced significant enhancements to area-based crop insurance coverage, following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. These changes, unveiled by USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson, are set to bring notable financial relief to farmers across the country. “For the underlying policies, what the new …
The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams are co-sponsoring a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day, which is a free event, will begin at 8 a.m. at the UGA Lang Farm at 230 Rigdon Aultman Road. Scientists will speak about research …
