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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins broke ground on a $750 million sterile fly facility in Texas and confirmed the border will remain closed until the New World screwworm threat is pushed back from the U.S. border.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle plunged late week after contract highs due to fears of the border reopening to Mexican imports.
Four ways artificial intelligence helps these farmers manage their business.
While plant-based alternatives once dominated headlines, new research shows a decline in vegetarianism and a surge in consumer willingness to pay for nutrient-dense beef.
The state-of-the-art facility marks a new era for Idaho’s 100% job-placement meat science program, bridging the gap between academic research and industry needs.
Cargill’s Johnathan Wells explains how a 30% increase in heart rate translates to lost pounds — and why breaking the fly life cycle is the key to protecting your bottom line.
From city roots to cattle country, Dr. Erika Nagorske has built a career where trust is the most vital tool. She proves that in veterinary medicine, deep human connection is just as important as the clinical science.
Despite a historic 15% Prime grade achievement, heavier carcass weights and excess backfat are creating new hurdles for the Certified Angus Beef brand.
From the fallout of Oklahoma’s poultry lawsuit to the looming threat of screwworm, NCBA’s Ethan Lane warns that ranchers are increasingly left to carry the burden of regulatory and legal shifts.
New reports highlight the concerning transboundary spread of a new serotype that evades current vaccines and increases the risk of introduction to the U.S.
While feedlots are incentivized to push for record weights, ranchers are feeling the strain of larger, high-maintenance cows. Experts say matching your herd to your environment is the only way to win.
A 75-year low in U.S. inventory and restricted Mexican imports are tightening supplies. As grilling season nears, strong demand and record cash trades continue to propel the market despite geopolitical tensions.
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Small shifts in timing and handling during early pregnancy can quietly determine whether transport leads to a successful conception or a lost one.
Seven interactive stations — from drone-based inventory to advanced nutrition —introduces students to the high-tech complexity and career opportunities behind every finished steer.
As the Iran war drives fertilizer prices up 40%, the Trump administration is warning against price gouging. A new survey shows only 60% of corn farmers have secured their nitrogen needs for 2026.
On the consumer side, demand for beef continues to grow and is reaching record levels. Nebraska Farm Bureau reports an index created by the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) to gauge beef demand reached 138 last year, the highest on record and a 10-point jump from 2024.
Don’t be misled by the label. Discover how animal rights activists are posing as family farmers to influence major agricultural legislation and undermine the industry from within.
With 24-hour care and a 100-child capacity, the new Full Circle Childcare Center aims to solve a critical constraint for families in Kansas’ premier beef processing region.
Today’s market is evolving, not just correcting, according to ag economists. To win the long game, farmers are using generics and delaying machinery purchases as trade shifts to allies and consumers demand premium meat portions.
Live cattle futures made new and all-time contract highs on Friday with the April contract closing above $250.
While we often focus on winning, the true value of livestock judging lies in the character traits and “intangible advantages” that stay with a person long after the final card is turned in.
Following the three-week strike at the JBS Greeley, Colo., plant, union workers have ratified a two-year bargaining agreement.
Garlic-based fly control isn’t new, but consistent delivery has been the limiting factor. North American research shows mixed results, raising a different question: Is the issue the compound or how it’s delivered?
A fast-developing El Niño could bring much-needed rain to the Plains, but timing and coverage remain uncertain. Brian Bledsoe explains what a strong event could mean for drought relief.
How stress, vaccination timing and product choice influence respiratory disease prevention in young calves.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the cattle market has been impressive and resilient.
A new genetic innovation from the Agricultural Research Service aims to produce 100% sterile male flies, maximizing facility efficiency and safeguarding the U.S. livestock industry from NWS.
Whether driven by drought, fire or system integration, breeding in confinement requires precise nutrition and space management to maintain reproductive efficiency.
Early bird discount available until May 1 for Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention to be hosted in Boise, Idaho.