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The latest cattle on feed report, issued May 22 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Agricultural Statistics Service, was about what most ag economists expected. This file photo is from Hy-Plains Feedyard, LLC, taken in 2024. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Cattle on feed report aligned with industry expectations

USDA's May 22 cattle on feed report was in general alignment with industry expectations, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

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Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

A farmer pours soybean seed into his planter prior to no-till planting into cereal rye. (Photo courtesy of Jason Johnson/Iowa NRCS)
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Caution: Planting ahead

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.)

Duvall calls for additional ag aid

K-State swine nutritionist Jason Woodworth says more than 10,000 pigs from commercial swine units in Minnesota and Ohio were used in recent research trials, noting that industry partners are integral to research happening at the university. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

Pork industry has positive eye toward 2026

Envu teams up with CERES TAG to help grazing analysis

Thanksgiving turkey (Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)

Holiday cheer tempered by rising protein prices

The Texas ET app, which calculates crop irrigation needs based on local weather data, is available for download on iOS and Android devices. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Farmers feed and fuel the world, but data vulnerabilities lurk

Naomi Blohm. (Courtesy photo.)

Three soybean market fundamentals to monitor during August

Naomi Blohm. (Courtesy photo.)

Three corn market fundamentals to monitor during July

Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle on Feed notes myriad of challenges