Dr. Joshua Harvey, DVM, a well-known North Texas equine veterinarian and founder of Outlaw Equine in Decatur, has been temporarily suspended from practice by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The Board issued the suspension on July 1, 2025, citing a long list of violations and misconduct that, collectively,…

This week’s U.S. Drought Monitor shows a mix of degradations along with areas of improvement. After a week of scattered heavy rainfall, drought conditions improved across much of the Midwest and Great Plains. Rainfall Significant rainfall fell across northern Missouri, Iowa, southern Minnesota, central and northern Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper…

Workers at Tyson Foods’ Amarillo beef plant, one of the largest meatpacking facilities in the U.S., have ratified a new four-year contract that significantly raises wages and expands benefits. The agreement, approved by members of Teamsters Local 577, comes after a period of tense negotiations and a credible strike threat…

In celebration of America 250, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be hosting the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during National Farmers Market Week. The market will run this summer from August 3rd to August…

After a 218-214 vote, the “one big, beautiful bill” is headed to President Trump’s desk for signature. Agriculture leaders and organizations erupted with reaction headed into the holiday weekend. Here’s a closer look at the statements of support and condemnation made across the agriculture industry. Federal Agriculture Leaders Ranking Member…

Here’s a closer look at the status of Nebraska’s most important crops as June comes to a close. USDA published the latest Crop Progress report on Monday, June 30. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Nebraska’s most important crops as June wraps up. Weather On…