USDA Reports Summary
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:36AM CDT
USDA released its May Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports on Tuesday.
Trump Delays Plan to Waive Beef Tariffs
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:55AM CDT
The Wall Street Journal first reported that President Donald Trump would sign an executive order to waive tariff-rate quotas for all beef imports into the U.S. The move would allow importers to buy more foreign beef without facing higher tariffs for 200 days. The order comes as beef imports are already soaring compared to last year.
Nebraska Range Among Nation's Worst
Monday, May 11, 2026 5:14PM CDT
Pasture and range conditions are worst in Nebraska and in other High Plains states. Missouri and Iowa lead the Midwest with 78%-80% rated good to excellent.
Scouts Tour Hard Winter Wheat This Week
Monday, May 11, 2026 4:10PM CDT
The Wheat Quality Council holds its 2026 Hard Winter Wheat Tour in Kansas this week, offering the world a glimpse at how badly drought conditions and late-season freeze have affected this year's crop.