July 7, 2026
KBC Connects With Charolais Juniors
Kansas Beef Council (KBC) Manager of Industry Relations Weston Schrader led a workshop on how to tell the beef story during the 2026 Charolais Junior National in Hutchinson June 20-26. With more than 50 attendees representing 31 states, the interactive session broke down the b...
July 6, 2026
NWS Sterile Fly Plant In Mexico Officially Opens
The new sterile fly facility in Metapa, MX, officially opened June 27. It will initially produce 28 million to 30 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) flies per week beginning this month, then scale up to 50 million in 12 weeks and reach 100 million by the end of the year...
July 2, 2026
Thompson Introduces Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson from Pennsylvania introduced bipartisan agricultural labor reform legislation this week. The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 would make key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program...
July 1, 2026
CME Group Plans To Launch Beef Trimmings Contracts
The CME Group has announced plans to launch two types of beef trim contracts. Trading is expected to start July 20, pending regulatory review. The cash-settled contracts will offer futures and options for 90% and 50% Lean Beef Trim, commonly used in ground beef production. The...
June 30, 2026
KLA Endorses Candidates For Upcoming Elections
The KLA Political Action Council (PAC) and KLA board of directors recently made candidate endorsements for the upcoming elections. A list can be found here. KLA endorses candidates who understand and have a record of supporting the organization’s legislative positions, Kansas ...