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It’s been a contentious week in the cattle sector. From President Donald Trump’s initial comments on purchasing Argentine beef, to strong reactions from numerous industry groups, to continued back and forth as the week progressed, both the administration and policy leaders made their voices heard. Here’s a brief look at…

By Gerald Mashange The farm machinery market continues to face substantial headwinds as waning demand and deteriorating credit quality signal ongoing stress across the sector. Multiple indicators — from manufacturer production cuts to rising loan write-offs — point to a challenging environment confronting dealers, manufacturers, and producers alike. Today’s Farmdoc…

By Jeff Beach Ranchers are pushing against a Trump administration proposal to import beef from Argentina, a move they say is causing chaos in the market.  Beef production had been a bright spot in a struggling U.S. farm economy. But futures prices have taken a hit since President Donald Trump…

The American Royal welcomed nearly 700 students to Kansas City for its 2025 livestock and meats judging competitions. 4-H, FFA, and collegiate teams showcased their livestock or meats evaluation skills to vie for national recognition in one of the most respected judging contests in the country. In the livestock judging…

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not use agency contingency funds to pay for food aid benefits set to lapse in November during the federal government shutdown, according to a memo seen by Reuters. More than 41 million people are set to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…