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Six livestock industry leaders pay tribute to the mothers who inspired a passion for livestock and agriculture in their lives.

Beef export value was the highest since June, while Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth. March exports of lamb muscle cuts were the largest in more than five years.

Nebraska rancher shares experiences from the ranch to illuminate and bring awareness of mental health to the agriculture space.

As trade negotiations continue with China and Mexico, USMEF’s Dan Halstrom and Illinois pig farmer Chad Leman share their perspectives on what’s ahead for pork and beef producers.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, fielding questions on everything from USDA’s bold budget cuts and frozen funding to the fate of the nearly $21 billion in disaster aid.

Does castrating bulls pencil out? Research shows discounts for bulls sold in feeder calf markets. Oklahoma data indicates bulls are consistently discounted relative to steers when comparing cattle of similar weight, quality, breed and other physical and management attributes.

Check out the Sterling Marketing’s Profit Tracker ending the week of May 3.

The forecast for May is pointing to a rapid warm up with rains across the drought-stricken Plains, but there’s a drier forecast for the heart of the Corn Belt. One meteorologist is concerned about the amount of dryness entering the picture.

Many show animal feeds exist. As an exhibitor, it’s critical to make informed decisions on how to choose the right feed as you feed for your endpoint. Here are four things to look for on your show animal feed.

Losses range between $15 and $88 per head, conservatively, a result of reduced herd productivity, health and reproductive efficiency.