Noah Wicks

Editor's note: This is the first installment of a three-part series that examines the forces driving U.S. producers' efforts to create heavier cattle, and what rising weights mean for the future of beef production.

The Agriculture Department has raised its forecast for farm earnings in 2026 from February, though it continues to expect producers to see profit declines compared to last year.

The Trump administration is seeking to advance mandatory country of original labeling for beef and bolster competition in the meatpacking industry through

The Trump administration's latest proposal in its ongoing effort to redefine what the Clean Water Act calls “waters of the United States” is getting divided reactions from farm and environmental groups.

House leadership canceled votes the week of Sept. 21 and 28, starting the election season recess early, according to Minnesota Republican Majority Whip Tom Emmer. The House is still expected to have votes the week of Sept. 14.

Molasses, whey and alcohol are among the Canadian goods President Donald Trump has decided to ban from importation, as the trade war between the two countries escalates.

Soybean and corn groups say they will keep pushing for a “book-and-claim” biofuel feedstock tracking system in a forthcoming final 45Z rule that's expected by November.

September's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates will be scoured for any changes in the outlook for U.S. crop production, planted acres and more.

Members of major agricultural and biofuel groups are flying into Washington this week to press lawmakers to pass a farm bill and other top ag items.