The new measures address livestock protection, meat-processing access and country-of-origin labeling as the U.S. cattle industry faces historically low herd numbers and elevated beef prices. WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 4, 2026 — President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Friday aimed at addressing challenges facing U.S. cattle ranchers and the broader beef supply chain. The orders focus on several issues affecting ranchers, including livestock losses from predators,

From weather challenges to federal policy, farmers across the country continue adapting while feeding the nation. America's farms are entering the heart of the growing season with a mix of optimism and uncertainty. Across the country, producers are monitoring changing weather patterns, shifting federal policies, crop conditions, and evolving market demands while preparing for harvest. From Nebraska's recovery after destructive wildfires to Midwest corn and soybean fields resp