USDA May 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Friday, May 22, 2026 2:03PM CDT
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on May 1, 2026. The inventory was 2% above May 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
Electric Weeder Zaps Weeds
Friday, May 22, 2026 6:34AM CDT
Electric solution sparks a growing family business for Missouri farmers.
Rural Resilience - 5
Friday, May 22, 2026 4:58AM CDT
Rural schools face declining enrollment, funding gaps and teacher shortages. But instead of buckling under the pressure, rural educators are rising to the occasion, meeting systemic challenges with innovative solutions.
USDA Ready to Add 30 Million Base Acres
Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:19PM CDT
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce said landowners should start to receive notifications within the next month about whether they have farmland eligible for enrollment in base acres. Fordyce also acknowledged at least some local county offices are facing staffing challenges.