Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Beef industry’s focus on quality pays dividends

Cash Bids

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Farm economy follows several paths

U.S. House advances ag bill; next stop the Senate

Texas and Deep South had a good stretch of rain while other areas were more spotty, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Texas and Deep South beneficiaries of recent rains

Cargill grain elevator in East St. Louis, Missouri. (Journal photo by David Murray.)

Daily Cash Bids

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT" Thompson, R-PA, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, left, and Tracey Mann, R-KS, pose for photos in front of a patriotic backdrop May 2, after the Kansas Food & Agriculture Listening Session in a farm shop north of Gypsum, Kansas (Photo by Tim Unruh.)

House approves farm bill on a bipartisan vote