The buyer group, led by an Oklahoma rancher, plans to continue ONSY’s operations, which includes more than 350,000 annually selling through the stockyards.

Although CAFOs can get a bad rap due to their ability to house many animals in one location, Joel DeRouchey explains why CAFOs are good for surrounding land and water quality.

Accounting for about 15% of USDA’s total workforce and representing FSA, NRCS, FSIS, APHIS and other departments, 3,877 staff signed contracts in February for the first deferred resignation program and 11,305 in the second round in April.

Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cash cattle trade was record high again last week with $223 live paid in much of the North and even a few $224 trades to a regional. Grains are mostly lower.

Addressing costs to producing crops or livestock also tackles the issue of the long-term sustainability of individual farmers and ranchers and U.S. agriculture.

With the goal of preserving America’s food security, 40 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, operations and organizational involvement have agreed on five priorities and actionable solutions to make impactful change with a common voice.