USDA Livestock, Poultry Outlook
Beef production is expected to decline again in 2026, but growth in pork, turkey and broilers is expected to offset the decline. Consumer demand isn't declining but remains strong and is expected to support prices for the livestock and poultry sectors.
Wildfires Burn More Than 300K Acres
Wildfires fueled by high winds and drought have burned over 300,000 acres across multiple states. Oklahoma and Kansas governors declared states of emergency as homes, cattle, and farmland were destroyed.
FBA Signup Details Released
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the ad-hoc FBA program will open enrollment from Feb. 23 to April 17. The program has specific payment rates for farmers and payments are capped at $155,000 per individual or entity.