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In celebration of the 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, the USRSB highlights Barb Cooksley — a Nebraska Hall of Fame rancher whose dedication to range science and community is preserving the Sandhills for future generations.

Proper development, accurate estrus detection and early breeding help maximize heifer productivity.

University of Missouri forage specialist Carson Roberts warns that equipment inflation is outpacing cattle prices, making it time for many producers to treat haying as a separate — and potentially unprofitable — enterprise.

Surveillance, reporting and veterinary partnerships are framed as critical ways to prevent a single case from becoming a national crisis.

Direct-to-satellite smart collars remove need for cell towers, enabling ranchers to manage cattle anywhere they can see the sky.

Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of April 25.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says a multi-agency Trump administration effort will target fertilizer costs and boost U.S. production, with a major announcement expected yet this week.