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Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in a 1-month-old calf.

The King Ranch Institute is designed for people who can already handle a horse and a herd — but want a seat at the financial table and the tools to keep ranches profitable for the next generation.

Differences in cattle biology, climate, labor and production goals helped make fixed-time AI a cornerstone of Brazilian beef production while adoption remains more limited in North America.

As cattle prices hit record highs, the U.S. beef industry faces a dual threat: the return of the New World screwworm and a radical Oregon ballot initiative that could criminalize standard animal husbandry.

New World screwworm was confirmed in the U.S., yet cattle futures rallied. An Ever.Ag analyst explains why uncertainty mattered more than the confirmation itself.

Ryder Lee explains Canada’s concentrated cow‑calf base, regional feeding systems and export‑driven strategy — and why weather, policy and packer needs dictate cross‑border flows.

Margins Squeeze, Markets Cool: What It Means for Fed Cattle

A quarantine order is in place; USDA officials say the La Pryor detection is the only confirmed case so far, stressing there is no food safety risk but calling on cattle producers and pet owners to monitor wounds closely and follow movement restrictions.

Nebraska rancher Jaclyn Wilson traveled the globe as a 2024 Nuffield Scholar, discovering that while water and perception are universal challenges, international genetics and New Zealand management tools offer a competitive edge for her Sandhills operation.