USDA Forecasts Higher Net Farm Income
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 12:19PM CDT
USDA's Economic Research Service released an updated look at farm income and finances Wednesday. Farm income was boosted by strong livestock cash receipts and higher government payments. Still, USDA projects a typical farm household will lose money on its farm operation in 2025.
US Cattle Herd Lowest Since 1961
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 6:54AM CDT
Cattle prices reached historic highs in 2025 due to the smallest cattle herd inventory since 1961. Livestock marketing expert predicts elevated beef prices continuing through 2027.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 3:50PM CDT
Corn was rated 69% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 65% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 31. Spring wheat harvest reached 72% complete.
USDA Wants to End Farm Labor Survey
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 10:53AM CDT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will end the Agricultural Labor Survey just days after a federal judge in Louisiana threw out the Biden administration's wage rule for H-2A workers that failed to use the long-standing USDA survey.