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.
Top 5 Things to Watch
Sunday, September 20, 2026 4:53AM CDT
We'll watch for what will affect agriculture after the U.S.-China trade meeting, and see how the cattle market reacts to the reopening of another entry point with Mexico the week of Sept. 20
USDA Sept. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Friday, September 18, 2026 2:23PM CDT
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.2 million head on Sept. 1, 2026. The inventory was 1% above Sept. 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.