2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (597+ words) MARCO ISLAND, FLA. (RFD NEWS) — As producers move into the heart of the fall calf run, cattle market volatility remains a key factor for ranchers deciding when and how to market their calves. Bailey Ballou, Country Page Manager for Superior…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (154+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — U.S. farm sector debt is forecast to reach a record $605.1 billion in 2026, rising faster than assets and equity and adding another sign of financial pressure across agriculture. USDA projects total debt will increase by $26.4 billion, or 4.6%, from…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (108+ words) RFD-TV Illegal Horse Traffic Raises New World Screwworm Concerns Horses and other livestock are reportedly crossing parts of the border without normal health inspections. WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — Illegal horse traffic along the U.S.-Mexico border is raising new concerns about…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (180+ words) The model house on paperwork symbolizing real estate investment and planning decisions. Studio Nova - stock.adobe.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — Farm Bill safety-net payments appear more effective than some emergency programs at reducing farm loan stress, according to University…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (110+ words) RFD-TV Farm Dog Offers Free Mental Health Support to Iowa Farmers Farmers and their families can receive up to eight sessions at no cost. BEDFORD, Iowa (RFD News) — Farm Dog is providing Iowa farmers and their families with free access…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (160+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — USDA plans a new annual review showing how crop forecasts changed during the growing season and how those estimates compared with final numbers, part of a broader effort to rebuild producer confidence in agricultural statistics. The Crop…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (171+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo. (RFD News) — Imported lean beef may already be trading at roughly the discount President Donald Trump has cited, suggesting the 25 percent figure reflects existing market prices rather than a guaranteed reduction in retail beef costs. University of Missouri…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (150+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — U.S. farm profits are forecast to decline in 2026 even as federal payments rise sharply. USDA projects net farm income at $158.4 billion, down 2.6% from 2025 and 5.5% after adjusting for inflation. Direct government payments are forecast at $47.4 billion, up nearly…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (159+ words) BISMARCK, N.D. (RFD News) — Drought has been a problem across much of farm country this year, with conditions especially widespread in North Dakota. Gov. Kelly Armstrong said the state is looking to help producers through a program supporting the drilling of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (190+ words) NEW ORLEANS, La. (This Week in Louisiana Agriculture) — Louisiana cattle producers are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s plan to import additional beef at a reduced tariff rate as the industry... Louisiana Cattle Producers Push Back Against Trump Administration Plan…...