Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Future of Farming: The Ag Community Is Like A 2nd Family
Katy Belles says while there are many great things about the farming community, one of her favorites is the relationships and friendships she's been able to build. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

USDA Revises Beef Export Data After Reporting Error
The USDA quietly revised its beef export numbers this week after a data entry mistake inflated sales figures by nearly 90% — raising fresh questions about government reporting during a stretch ...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

WATCH: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on his next dream role
ABC News' Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
ABC News: Top Stories Jul 13, 2026

Where Should Foreign Food Aid Call Home?
Senator John Boozman says Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole were never just about hunger relief — they were also market tools for American farmers, and he wants them back under USDA jurisdiction...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

WATCH: World Cup Final Four set
For the first time in World Cup history, the top four teams in FIFA's rankings have made the semi-finals.
ABC News: Top Stories Jul 13, 2026

USDA, SBA Partner to Help Farmers Challenge Federal Agencies
A new USDA portal is giving ranchers and rural business owners a place to flag regulatory problems, part of a multi-agency effort to address enforcement concerns more quickly. Continue reading…
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

Economist Not Surprised Markets Didn't React To USMCA
Markets barely flinched when the U.S. skipped renewing USMCA — partly because agricultural goods between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have stayed off the tariff list so far. Continue reading&he...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026

CME Group Announces New Ag Index
CME Group, which has been running futures markets since 1848, just introduced a broad agriculture price benchmark and two new beef trim contracts that reflect how processors blend cuts for retail grou...
Glenn Vaagen Jul 13, 2026
Clock Is Ticking: Washington Could See Permanent Daylight Saving
Only Hawaii and Arizona skip the clock change entirely. Washington has been trying to join that club since 2019. A vote this week in Congress could finally settle the argument. Continue reading&hellip...
Rik Mikals Jul 13, 2026

Judge refers Trump's attorneys for potential disciplinary action over IRS lawsuit
A judge has referred President Trump's lawyers for potential disciplinary action for filing the suit against the IRS that led to the creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund.
ABC News: Top Stories Jul 13, 2026

