May12020

UW Lamb Market Webinar

Friday, May 1, 2020

1:00 AM— 4:00 AMUTC

Rough Start for Winter Wheat: Just 35% Rated Good to Excellent

April 7, 2026 - An estimated 31% of winter wheat was rated poor to very poor as of April 5, up from 21% a year ago, according to NASS. Oklahoma had the highest very-poor-to-poor rating at 54%. It was...

Deere Reaches Settlement in Repair Antitrust Case

MOLINE, Illinois (April 6, 2026) — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict “righ…

Finalists Selected for Colorado Leopold Conservation Award

April 6, 2026 - Two finalists have been selected for the 2026 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their managemen...

Montana Grain Growers Association Announces Resignation of Executive Vice President

April 3, 2026 - The Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) announces the resignation of Executive Vice President Alison Vergeront. Her decision to step down comes after several years of dedicated se...

Propane Offers Stability and Savings for Farmers Facing Rising Energy Costs

April 3, 2026 - As challenges continue to mount across farm country—from rising input costs to low commodity prices—many producers are searching for ways to cut expenses and improve efficiency. One so...

USDA: USFS Headquarters Moving to Salt Lake City

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer t...

Rollins: Limited Border Reopening Strategy Plans Shaping Up

At a recent Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers meeting, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said conversations are intensifying about a limited border reopening strategy to allow Mexican c...

Impact of Fertilizer and Fuel Prices on Planting Intentions is Real

April 1, 2026 - On Tuesday, USDA did its best to provide a clearer picture of the supply and demand situation as we head into the 2026 planting season. We got the March 1 Grain Stocks report to help f...

ASI Names Mike Michener as Executive Director

March 31, 2026 - The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Michener as its new Executive Director.

EPA Takes Action on DEF Failures—Here’s What It Means for Farmers

March 31, 2026 - Farmers frustrated with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) shutdowns may see fewer breakdowns under new EPA guidance, though the agency's new guidance on DEF stopped short of eliminating the...