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Kids aren’t the only one learning valuable life lessons at stock shows – parents do, too. Veteran show mom Emily Spray gets real about comparison, navigating disappointment and keeping the big things big.

As weather variability thins out Midwest pastures, opportunistic and toxic weeds are moving in. Iowa State’s Shelby Gruss highlights the top threats to livestock and how to spot them before they strike.

Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures saw some routine profit taking Thursday and early Friday despite some strong cash trade but the market feels heavy. Grains are rallying on weather or is it technical?

The consequences of reduced cow slaughter is a reduced U.S. supply of lean grinding beef, which leads to sourcing beef through imports.

Veterans of 2016 Florida Key deer outbreak reflect on lessons learned and share insight to protect Texas livestock and wildlife.

This critical role represents the interests of America’s farmers and ranchers and the U.S. government in trade talks with foreign nations by working to reduce trade barriers, opening new markets, and eliminating unfair trade practices.

Asian longhorned tick has not been found in Kansas, but calves purchased from the East and being fed in Kansas have been diagnosed with the parasite.

Fairs provide an invaluable time to engage with the public about agriculture. But watch out for detractors attempting to sway public opinion and protest these events.

The opportunity in bull selection comes in defining what kind of bull is needed and utilizing technology that allows to precision mate to the cow herd.