Two days after a U.S. senator from South Dakota said he was encouraged by the desire of President Donald Trump to “do right” by American ranchers, Trump outraged many of them by rolling out a policy to import more beef from Argentina. A White House official told Reuters on Thursday that the Trump administration will quadruple the amount of beef that can be imported from Argentina at a lower tariff rate. The policy announcement came amid a sudden and rapidly escalating feud be

Here's the latest from R-Calf USA Market failure is an economic term. It occurs when what should be a freely functioning market fails to reach an efficient and equitable allocation of resources. Now consider the domestic beef market. The only ingredient in beef is cattle, so you would expect there to be a close, synchronous connection between the price of cattle and the price of beef. Indeed, that’s the relationship we experienced between the cattle and beef markets for over

President  Donald Trump  said the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers. Trump promised days earlier to address the issue as part of his efforts to keep inflation in check. U.S. beef prices have been  stubbornly high  for a variety of reasons, including drought and reduced imports from Mexico due to a flesh-eating pest in cattle herds there. Also ranchers who have not been able to rebuild herds. Trump has been working

Recent media reports indicate President Trump is working to lower beef prices in the United States, with some reports indicating Argentina may play a role in the administration’s price-lowering strategy.  Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, the nation’s largest cattle association that exclusively represents cattle farmers and ranchers, issued the following statement in response to the president’s efforts. “We appreciate President Trump’s interest in addressing the U.S. beef mar

Hunters need to use caution on the road during the fall harvest. With the crop harvest ongoing and hunting seasons continuing to open, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds hunters to be courteous. Hunters should expect to encounter farm vehicles and equipment on country roads and make room for them when they do so. Large equipment can need extra room on the road, so hunters, whether hunting on private land or public land, should park in provided lots and not along p

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition is pleased to announce an upcoming free webinar titled Mending Fences: Conflict Resolution...

Blaire Speck has been named the new Cherry County 4-H Educator. Hello this is Blaire Speck, and I will be the new Cherry County 4-H...

More than 200 junior high and high school students and adults competed in the Area 2 Range Judging Contest, September 10, near Thedford....

Nebraska Extension will host a six-part webinar series this fall to help landowners and livestock producers better understand how to...

This week, South Dakota farmers and ranchers made the trip to the nation’s capital to advocate for policies that support agriculture. A...

The purchase will save over $150 Million in tax dollars. (USDA) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed a new...

A Commentary By Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA A media report suggests there’s been a call by the beef industry to reopen the Mexican...

Valentine Livestock on Thursday had one of the all-time record sales in feeder cattle history. During the day they delivered 12 national...

The big cat was seen at 9pm Sunday Area residents are urged to use extra caution, especially in the early morning and late evening hours,...

Friday Stage Schedule 11AM Bree DeMontigny with music students Breckyn and Broncs Birney 12:30 Flying Debri Show  ...

Summer rains have paid off as Nebraska tops the national numbers with strong crop conditions. Let’s start with corn. In Nebraska, 76% of...

Hay harvesting permits can be purchased online from July 30 through September 15 on a first-come first-served basis. The Nebraska...

Nebraska’s average agricultural land value declined in 2025 for the first time in six years, falling 2 percent to $3,935 an acre,...

GSL will host its annual open house Wednesday August 20 according to IANR News The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Gudmundsen Sandhills...

Ongoing drought conditions could require delayed turnout on pasture, reduced stocking rates, or alternative sources of feed for cattle...