RFK Jr. Pushes Beef Over Grains in Diet
Thursday, February 5, 2026 6:51PM CST
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged cattle producers to expand their herds to provide more real beef for Americans. The Trump administration reversed the food guidelines pyramid, prioritizing meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables over grains.
USDA Projects Lower Net Farm Income
Thursday, February 5, 2026 3:57PM CST
Net farm income, defined by USDA as a broad measure of profits, is expected to decline by $4.1 billion, when adjusted for inflation, or about 2.6% lower in 2026 compared to last year. While projecting lower farm income for 2026, USDA also dramatically cut its 2025 net farm income projections by $25 billion.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:07PM CST
Retail fertilizer prices were mixed for the fourth week of January 2026. Five nutrients were slightly lower in price while the other three were slightly higher compared to the previous month. No nutrients were lower or higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Farm Leaders Sound Alarm Over Ag Losses
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:35AM CST
A group of farm leaders sent a letter to congressional leaders on Tuesday calling for a series of actions to address the state of the farm economy. The farm leaders also criticized the effect some of the Trump administration's policies are having on farmers and the long-term competitiveness of agriculture.
