Deb Fischer R-NE SENATOR DEB FISCHER - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after Tyson Foods announced it will close the beef processing plant located in Lexington: “I am extremely disappointed by this news from Tyson today. As the single largest employer in Lexington, Tyson’s announcement will have a devastating impact on a truly wonderful community, the region, and our state. Nebraskans are n

he crew for Hammond Helicopter LLC loads the Rejuvra herbicide before treating acres in the Wildcat Hills for cheatgrass. Photo by Bob Smith By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications The Wildcat Hills have had several wildfires in the past few years, and while dry conditions have contributed to the wildfires. An annual invasive brome grass, commonly known as Cheatgrass (Bromus inermis), has played a significant role. Cheatgrass grows quickly in the spring, competes with native

Press release from Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA CEO.       President Donald Trump issued an   executive order   modifying his   Executive Order 14257   of April 2, 2025, that imposed a trade-rebalancing 10% reciprocal tariff on imported products, including beef and lamb, from all trading partners. Exceptions to the reciprocal tariff requirement included beef, cattle, sheep and lamb from Canada and Mexico, as those products continued receiving preferential treatment provided they

Commentary by Bill Bullard. Audio reports will be archived starting soon! That America is now aware that concentration in the beef packing industry has distorted the ranchers’ cattle market and the consumers’ beef market was firmly established by President Trump’s directive to the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an investigation into beef packer price-fixing, price manipulation and illicit collusion. While we let that settle in, we must ask how we got here. After all, t

Farmers and ranchers should have a transition plan in place for their lands, equipment, and other assets. Photo by Chabella Guzman Nebraska Extension A Farm and Ranch Transition workshop will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kimball County Transit Service Conference Room in Kimball. With more than half of U.S. farmland expected to change hands in the next two decades, Nebraska producers face a critical question: Will your legacy be ready for the next

The Nebraska Farm Bureau discusses the financial burdens that weigh on farm and ranch families in the state. From NEFB: Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers are facing mounting financial pressures as interest rates, land values, input prices, and equipment costs continue to climb, according to a new analysis released by Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). The State of Nebraska’s Farm Expenses , prepared by NEFB Economist and Policy Analyst Abygail Streff, outlines how these escalating co

R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued this response. President Trump announced recently via Truth Social that he has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to immediately begin an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by the meatpacking industry. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard, head of the nation’s largest cattle association exclusively representing cattle farmers and ranchers, issued the following statement in response to the president’s announcement. “We greatly app

KVSH Radio is in the process of archiving our R-CALF reports which air Wednesdays at about 12:40pm. Keep Checking KVSH.com ! Today, consumers cannot tell whether the beef they buy is from the United States or imported from one of roughly 20 countries. Global packers reap windfall profits by importing lower-cost foreign beef and cattle and selling it for the same price as if it were domestic, leaving consumers unaware of the origin. This deceptive practice has devastated the

Congratulations to all the participants and winners at the recent Achievement Night The 2025 4-H year wrapped up on October 19 with the annual Achievement Celebration at the White Elephant Hall in Cody. After enjoying some yard games and a potluck meal with over 80 people in attendance, special awards were presented and top achievements for the year were highlighted. 4-H Council Mini Grant Winners – Madysyn Bopp, Emeran Tenhouse, Jenalee Garwood, & Matthew Prewitt Horsem

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...