Beef trade was down after news of a fire at the National Beef processing facility in Liberal, Kansas. Company officials said the fire was in the loading dock and was contained within hours. No injuries were reported. Officials are continuing to assess damages.
When a few Oklahoma farmers and ranchers got the chance on Nov. 6 to raise some points about the farm bill and rural concerns with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson, they stressed the financial risks currently facing producers.
The Supreme Court of the United States determined that the Equitable Apportionment Doctrine applies to aquifers, a key holding that will affect landowner rights.