**Cattle Markets Anticipate Continued Volatility in 2026** As the cattle industry heads into 2026, experts are predicting another year of significant fluctuations in the cattle markets. Derrell Peel, a livestock economist from Oklahoma State University, has shared insights on the expected market dynamics, particularly concerning the resumption of live cattle imports from Mexico. Peel notes […]
**Midterm Elections Likely to Limit Legislative Opportunities** As the midterm elections approach, legislative priorities are expected to shift, creating a narrower window for significant policy advancements. According to Ethan Lane, the senior vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), this election cycle will likely constrain the ability of Congress to […]
India’s farm output is rising fast, but storage capacity isn’t keeping pace. The country is now the world’s second-largest producer of agri-commodities, and foodgrain output reached 354 million tonnes in 2024–25, according to the report and speakers cited. At a PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) panel discussion in New Delhi, NITI Aayog member […]
India’s agriculture ministry has released its first advance estimates for 2025–26 Kharif production, projecting higher output across major crops. The estimates put total food grain production at 173.33 million tonnes, up 3.87 million tonnes from the previous year. The ministry expects strong results for Kharif rice and maize. Kharif rice is estimated at 124.504 million […]
India’s Union government has proposed the Seed Act 2026, a major overhaul aimed at cracking down on fake, substandard, and unaccountable seed sales. Officials say the goal is to rebuild farmer trust and improve productivity by changing how seeds are produced, sold, and tracked. Speaking to media in New Delhi, the Union Minister for Agriculture […]
ICRISAT, working with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the All India Coordinated Research Project on Pearl Millet (AICRP) center at the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), has developed what it describes as the world’s first three-way pearl millet hybrid, RHB 273. On 4 January 2026, India’s Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers […]
Organic Wellness Products Private Ltd. inaugurated a company-owned “experiential” retail outlet in Gurugram on Feb. 15, describing it as a demonstration hub for a decentralized expansion plan. The store is intended to show prospective entrepreneurs how the format works before they open similar outlets in their own cities and territories. The company said it plans […]
Missouri’s agricultural roots reach back to the late 1700s and early 1800s, when fertile ground and access to major rivers helped set the stage for a strong farm economy. In an “American Agriculture History Minute,” Mark Oppold describes how geography, migration, and commerce shaped the state’s early agricultural identity. Farmers produced more than local communities […]
With almond bloom underway in California’s Central Valley, a recent ag program focused on a key input that can make or break the crop: bees. The discussion centered on pollination timing, hive health, and how a short three- to four-week bloom window leaves little room for delays. Recent storms have added pressure. Rain can help […]
A February 19 program covered a wide mix of California agriculture topics, from almond crop expectations and irrigation fuel choices to cattle health and ag advocacy. With bloom season underway and storms moving through the state, the focus was on how growers are adjusting to protect this year’s crop and manage costs. The episode included […]