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Ag News, Beef, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, USDA

USDA expands voluntary Product of USA labeling program 

Eight more meat and poultry companies adopt USDA's Product of USA label, bringing participation to more than 30 companies. Read More

Tractor spray fertilizer on green field. (Photo: iStock - moiseXVII)
Government, Loos Tales, Opinion, USDA

American dream or a nightmare

Beef, beef, economy, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Livestock Markets, USDA

USDA announces $57 million for meat processing expansion 

Rural Development continues to meet its mission 

  • October 28, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
.S. Sen. Jerry Moran pauses for a moment during the Kansas Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Leadership Breakfast during the Kansas State Fair on Sept. 6. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Farm bill remains in holding pattern until after Nov. 3

  • October 27, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

NASS corrects September corn yield estimates for Kansas, Nebraska

  • October 26, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Unverferth Pro Force Dry Force fertilizer spreader. (Courtesy photo.)

USDA announces major investment in American fertilizer manufacturing capacity 

  • October 24, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
(Journal stock photo.)

USDA is cutting red tape, not standards, on farm and ranch loans

  • October 24, 2026
  • By Richard Fordyce

Trump administration announces $8 billion harvest fuel relief program

  • October 20, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

NM confirms two additional New World screwworm cases 

  • October 16, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
Photo by Dave Bergmeier.

USDA raises poultry and egg production forecasts for 2026 and 2027

  • October 16, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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