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What We Know About Central Valley Farmers and a House RaceKQED is examining whether rising costs for Central Valley farmers could help decide a competitive California House race.
Lake Cumberland Feeder Cattle Prices Run Mostly LowerFeeder cattle prices at Lake Cumberland ran mostly lower as receipts climbed to 1,244 head, a market report found.
USDA Revises Cash Cattle Market Reports, Citing Trump Executive OrdersUSDA says new executive orders prompted changes to cash cattle market reporting, but full report details remain unpublished.
What We Know About Ranchers' Anger at Trump in Red CountiesThe Washington Post reports cattle ranchers in deep-red counties are frustrated enough with Trump-era policy to unsettle GOP support.
What We Know About Norfolk's Bid for the Former Livestock MarketA Nebraska city wants to buy a shuttered livestock market site, though the purchase price and timeline haven't been made public yet.
Milbank Memorial Fund Maps Policy Options for Rural NP-Owned ClinicsThe Milbank Memorial Fund outlines ways states could help nurse practitioners open and keep rural primary care clinics.
What We Know About UAPB's 66th Annual Rural Life ConferenceUAPB's School of Agriculture is set to host its 66th annual Rural Life Conference in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, according to KATV.
99 Ranch Market to Close 2 California Grocery StoresThe Los Angeles Times reports 99 Ranch Market will close two California stores, though exact locations remain unconfirmed.
Cattle Markets Post Rough Week of Trade, Iowa Ag Radio Network ReportsIowa Agribusiness Radio Network says cattle markets had a tough week of trade, with ranchers watching how the swings reach feedlots.
Glenwood Springs, Colo. — Study Finds Severe Rural Pediatric Care GapsA study cited by the Post Independent finds severe gaps in children's primary care access across Colorado's Western Slope counties.
Washington — USDA's $8 Billion Farm Aid Plan Faces Timing CriticismUSDA's planned $8 billion in farm relief is drawing criticism over timing, Capital B News reports, with key program details still unclear.
What We Know About USDA's Updated Cash Cattle Market ReportsUSDA has revised its cash cattle market reporting, Texas Farm Bureau says, touching the price data ranchers and packers rely on.
What Does Connexion France's 'Trapped in France' Story Say?A reader essay published by Connexion France describes feeling trapped after moving to France, though many details remain unconfirmed.
Why Did Live Cattle Futures Weaken While Feeders Closed Mixed?Live cattle futures softened Thursday on the CME while feeder cattle contracts settled in a mixed pattern, Barchart reports.
Harrisburg, Pa. — Poll Finds Shapiro Leading With PA College StudentsA new survey finds Gov. Josh Shapiro ahead among Pennsylvania public college students, including those from rural counties.
Limerick — Warning Message Spreads as Rural Crime Fears RiseA warning is circulating in rural County Limerick after residents told the Limerick Leader they fear a rise in local crime.
Chicago — Cattle Futures Close Lower Wednesday, Brownfield SaysCattle futures and cash markets closed lower Wednesday, Brownfield Ag News' Closing Market Minute reported for the day's trade.
What Ranchers Should Know About Reinvesting Every Herd DollarA trade report says ranch families who plow all profit back into the cattle herd can end up with less financial cushion, not more.
What We Know About Noah Wyle's 80-Acre Santa Ynez RanchNoah Wyle bought an 80-acre Santa Ynez property in 1999 and calls it his "sanctuary," per a People.com exclusive.
FarmHER + RanchHER Season 8 Returns to Spotlight Women in AgMorningstar reports FarmHER + RanchHER has returned for an eighth season profiling women working in agriculture.