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As teenagers, Dave and Jean Gottenborg dreamed of owning a cattle ranch. After decades of delay, they finally achieved their dream. Today, they raise cattle and sell award-winning beef and hay at Eagle Rock Ranch.

The project will take a systems approach to understand wildlife-farm animal-environmental drivers of zoonotic disease transmission in the food supply chain.

Regardless of the size of operation, producers can learn more about the legal and economics of direct beef sells through a new online course.

Scientists Assess a Tick’s Potential to Spread Disease in Southern U.S.

October beef imports were up 35.2 percent year over year in October with a January – October total up 22.5 percent over last year.

Bill Previously Passed House and Goes to President for Signature

The numbers show year-over-year increases in October for beef and pork exports positioned to set annual value and value records in 2024.

Calf and feeder cattle prices have been much more active in the past three weeks with two market-moving events, including precipitation in the central states and the temporary closure of the southern border due to screwworms.

Research collaboration creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.

“I know people are concerned about the tariffs, but the fact is, [Trump] looks at tariffs as a way to get their attention and eventually to get better and reciprocal trade agreements,” says Terry Branstad.