Tag: The Ranch
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Ag Groups React to EPA Biofuels Rule
Farm groups are weighing in after the EPA finalized new Renewable Fuel Standard blending levels—and for agriculture, the reaction is largely positive. The updated rule sets biofuel blending requirements for 2026 and 2027 at some of the highest levels ever, signaling stronger long-term demand for corn and soybean oil. Ag organizations say the move brings…
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Here’s your Ranch Markets— myradioranch.com
Cattle markets continue to trade with underlying strength, supported by tight supplies and steady demand across the beef complex. However, producers are watching processing capacity and regional conditions closely, particularly as wildfire impacts in areas like western Nebraska add pressure to grazing and placement decisions. Live cattle futures remain near recent highs, while feeder cattle…
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SPRING FIELDWORK ACCELERATES AS CONDITIONS IMPROVE
Improving weather conditions are allowing farmers across parts of the Plains and Midwest to gain momentum in early spring fieldwork, marking the beginning of the 2026 planting season. Warmer temperatures and drier soils have opened a window for producers to begin field preparation, including fertilizer applications and early planting activity where conditions allow. Agronomists caution…
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CATTLE PRODUCERS WATCH PACKER CAPACITY, MARKET DIRECTION
Cattle producers are keeping a close eye on processing capacity and market direction as the industry works through tight supplies and shifting dynamics in the beef sector. Limited cattle numbers continue to support prices, but any slowdown in processing capacity can quickly influence the pace of marketings. Feedlot operators are balancing timing, weights and feed…
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RAIL SLOWDOWNS RAISE CONCERNS AS SPRING SHIPPING PICKS UP
Concerns are building around rail service as spring shipping demand begins to ramp up across the Midwest. Grain movement, fertilizer deliveries, and livestock related shipments are all increasing this time of year, putting pressure on already tight rail capacity in some regions. Shippers are reporting slower turnaround times and limited car availability, raising concerns about…
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BREAKING: Fire Causes Evacuations and Road Closures across the Sandhills
Wildfires Continue to Burn Across Nebraska Sandhills UPDATE: 3/27/2026 – Fire crews remain active in the Nebraska Sandhills near Hyannis as wildfire conditions continue to challenge containment efforts and impact local ranch operations. Officials report that dry grass, gusty winds and low humidity have kept fire behavior unpredictable in the region. While some progress has…