With NWS confirmations in cattle and a goat in South Texas and a dog in New Mexico, leaders say the threat is serious but manageable with producer vigilance. Texas has activated its emergency operations center to support state response.

With a focus on reducing regulatory burdens and improving customer service, the USDA’s new action plan and $60 million in MPPEP funding aim to fortify the domestic beef supply chain and support rural economies.

Featuring the new e19 powershift transmission and Intelligent Power Management, the midsize tractors are built to handle everything from heavy loader work to planting.

After a historic 10-month stretch of dryness, improving moisture conditions are helping crops and pastures, but long-term drought impacts continue to linger across parts of the High Plains and West.

Genomic tools can predict at birth whether a heifer is genetically wired to stay in the herd — a game-changer as producers look to rebuild the national cow herd.

BIF recognizes Bowman, Northcutt-Bowman, Gaskins, Kachman and McGuire for their contributions to beef cattle improvement.