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To help support cattle following the recent wildfires, Solvet will be providing CattleZen at no cost to producers impacted by the fires.
Here are resources for those looking to donate to ranchers recovering from recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
CattleFax has opened its 2025 Cow-Calf Survey for beef producers to benchmark profitability and industry trends. Participants can win one of three $700 vouchers by completing the survey by March 31.
Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.
High winds and low humidity are expected to continue throughout the week as producers deal with multiple fires that have blazed across Western Oklahoma, Western Kansas and the Texas Panhandle.
John Deere’s Deanna Kovar details how the company is cutting parts costs, adjusting production and responding to EPA moves on Right to Repair and DEF as farm income pressure keeps the ag equipment market in a downturn.
Closure will affect 221 employees, with layoffs starting April 11 and the grind facility closing around May 31.
From a new animal feed and nutrition company to new animal health products and technology tools, check out these products released an promoted on the trade show floor in Nashville.
From a Nebraska cattle farm to Nashville stages, Scott Wolverton’s journey is shaped by agriculture, family and a father’s cattle call — a reminder that home is always there.
Kansas rancher Debbie Lyons-Blythe is USRSB’s January spotlight for the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) celebration.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins was in Edinburg, Texas, on Monday for the domestic NWS sterile fly dispersal facility ribbon-cutting ceremony.
In partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the goal of McDonald’s largest-ever investment in regenerative agriculture is to help cattle producers accelerate regenerative grazing practices.
As carcass weights hit new highs, experts warn that efficiency gains bring unintended welfare risks in transport, feedlots and packing plants — and call for targeted investments, better infrastructure and data‑driven management of every animal.
Pork exports on track for top-three year despite slight November dip. Meanwhile, beef finds momentum in the Middle East, according to the latest U.S. Meat Export Federation report.
Global agriculture leaders ADM and Alltech have joined forces to deliver science-backed nutrition across North America.
Texas issues a statewide disaster declaration and USDA makes strategic reallocation of sterile flies to safeguard the U.S. livestock industry and public health.
USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a slight uptick in replacement heifers.
A Kansas State agricultural economist explains how resilient consumer demand is outweighing supply constraints to drive market profitability.
Missouri Extension State forage specialist Carson Roberts explains three factors that determine profitability when putting up hay.
While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep the farm afloat - while not being fully involved in daily operations - can take a toll on the off-the-farm spouse.
University of Kentucky’s Burdine says low domestic cattle inventory, combined with the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico, continue to keep cattle supplies tight.
Brad Kooima discusses the drivers behind current cattle market volatility and how supply shortages are shaping packer strategies.
Smithfield has secured rights to sell and market the iconic hot dog brand into perpetuity. How will this impact U.S. pork and beef producers?
With the retirement of two of its key leaders, USDA APHIS announces the faces who will take on those positions.
Oklahoma State’s Peel says increased beef imports are the expected market response to declining U.S. beef production, especially decreased production of nonfed processing beef.
UNL predicts closure will result in $3.28 billion in annual statewide economic losses. The analysis projects more than 7,000 jobs lost statewide, including 3,212 plant positions, along with significant reductions in labor income and state and local tax revenues.
While U.S. beef production fell 3.9% to 11.8 million tons in 2025, Brazil’s beef production surprisingly increased. Rabobank, for example, expected a decline, but now sees 0.5% growth to 12.5 million tons carcass weight equivalent in Brazil.
Jeff Kazin, formerly of Cargill, discusses his experience in Venezuela’s agricultural sector.
It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.
University of Missouri Extension specialists find that producers see up to $300 savings in feeding costs per calf when their livestock graze standing milo through the winter.