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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
A multi-state outbreak of neurologic EHV-1 has been traced to a major barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.
New website centralizing New World screwworm information across the federal government.
No one wants their family business to look like the Dutton family’s in Yellowstone. Todd Wiley’s innovative succession planning instrument is designed to avoid unnecessary drama and position his four children for success in the family pork operation.
In an exclusive interview, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi says EPA’s new WOTUS definition fully reflects the Sackett ruling, simplifies compliance and delivers the certainty farmers have been demanding for years.
Manage bovine respiratory disease with cold stress management and animal husbandry.
Tight supplies and strong demand have pushed beef prices and producer profitability to historic highs. After peaking in 2025, CattleFax analyst Kevin Good forecasts prices will see a modest correction while fundamentals remain strong.
The change reverses part of a July trade action that had imposed elevated import duties on multiple categories of Brazilian goods and is the latest effort by the Trump administration to bring grocery prices down.
R-CALF USA is asking that bupavaquone be approved for use against theileriosis in cattle, the disease transmitted by the Asian longhorned tick.
An economic study that found the meat and poultry processing industry contributes $57.3 billion to the U.S. economy and provides 584,000 jobs.
Long before calving, subtle biological signals can influence the health, growth, and future productivity of a calf. Understanding and utilizing these signals could lead to the next revolution in reproductive management for cattle.
Here’s how beef producers Jon and Patty Tebelius have built a herd that works for their customers.
Ancient Greek philosophers viewed resources as abundant, not scarce, so economic action was judged not by the accumulation of wealth but by whether it enabled and served a praiseworthy end.
Strong demand supports beef prices amid economic volatility, but herd investment and growth slows as producers grapple with increasing uncertainty due to political noise.
Annual survey shows a traditional meal with all the fixings will require fewer dollars per person this year. But look to shell out more dollars if turkey isn’t the only meat on your menu.
Although the U.S. red meat brand has great meaning around the world, Jay Theiler says the livestock industry can’t take this for granted and must continue to invest in international marketing, especially as global competitors increase their quality to compete with the U.S.
An array of trade barriers continue to prevent the red meat industry from reaching its trade potential in specific markets within Europe and Southeast Asia.
Producers share practical tools and insights for resilient cold-season management.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson shares how selection decisions impact cow herd productivity and profit.
Leading ag meteorologists share the weather drivers they are watching.
Strong financial organization and a solid relationship with your lender can make all the difference in getting a loan approved.
Texas A&M’s David Anderson breaks down the current cull cow market and shares his prediction for future cow prices.
From lessons learned in the pork industry, Marty Ropp shares what it takes to help producers capture more value across the entire supply chain.
EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a revised rule on Monday aimed at clearer permitting and fewer regulatory surprises, such as narrowing which water features fall under federal oversight and confirming exclusions.
While research is still emerging, postbiotics offer a unique approach for supporting rumen function while being stable across varying rearing environments.
Despite the strong political rhetoric at the center of cattle and beef prices, as well as meatpackers seeing major losses, economists say rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd will be the slowest in history.
Maple Valley Cattle Company proves that pivoting with purpose can restore both land and livelihood.
Ag products not grown or produced enough in the U.S.—including coffee, fruit and some fertilizers—are being removed from Trump’s reciprocal tariff list. The move also lifts tariffs on one major ag import: beef.
Cattle market fundamentals remain unchanged while psychology shifts the market due to the President’s comments and industry interference.
Two farms in Arizona have confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis. In response, USDA APHIS has issued a situation report and the CFIA has imposed import restrictions.
Texas A&M’s Johnson shares tips on how to prevent and prepare for barn fires.