Arizona Port Reopens to Mexican Cattle
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 4:38PM CDT
The U.S.-Mexico border reopened to cattle imports at Douglas, Arizona, following a USDA phased plan with safeguards against New World screwworm. Experts estimate 150,000--250,000 head may cross by year's end.
Canada Slaps New Tariffs on US Goods
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 1:13PM CDT
The Canadian tariffs, ranging from 15% to 50%, are set to take effect Sept. 8 in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian products that took effect after trade talks collapsed late last week.
Biofuels, Ag Fear RFS Exemption Surge
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:52AM CDT
Reports the Trump administration may double the volume of small-refinery exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard have alarmed farm and biofuel groups.
Fewer Feeder Cattle, But Higher Value in LRP
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 8:47AM CDT
Economists at Kansas State University highlighted how producers in major cattle-producing states are relying more on USDA's Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) policies, especially to protect feeder cattle prices.