Family Business Matters
Friday, July 24, 2026 3:27PM CDT
Most farm and ranch owners want to pass on their legacy but avoid the conversation. Unspoken fears about leadership, retirement finances and personal identity can quietly kill succession plans.
USDA Cattle on Feed, Inventory Reports
Friday, July 24, 2026 2:49PM 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 11.4 million head on July 1, 2026. The inventory was 2% above July 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday. All cattle and calves in the United States on July 1, 2026, totaled 94.2 million head, slightly above the 94.0 million head on July 1, 2025.
House Adopts Budget Proposal
Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:19PM CDT
The House passed a $95 billion budget resolution on Wednesday, advancing $12 billion in farm aid, while some farm groups criticized additional funding for the war in Iran.
2026 Spring Wheat Tour Final Results
Thursday, July 23, 2026 3:37PM CDT
Day 3 of the Wheat Quality Council's Spring Wheat and Durum Tour concluded Thursday with the final three-day total weighted average yield estimate of 48.0 bushels per acre, down slightly from 48.3 bpa estimated during last year's tour.