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When a 3-day-old calf at Rock Creek Ranch had a suspicious navel, Robbie Graff acted fast. Explore the response to the first U.S. screwworm case since it was eradicated in 1966 and why early reporting is the industry’s best defense.

What to know about identifying, sampling and treating suspected New World screwworm infestations.

NOAA officially declared El Niño on Thursday and says the climate pattern has a 63% chance of reaching “very strong” status by fall, potentially shaping U.S. weather through harvest and winter.

Before turning pairs out to pasture, ranchers should screen water sources for total dissolved solids and sulfates. Miranda Meehan warns that drought-concentrated minerals can lead to abortions and reduced performance.

New World screwworm is confirmed in your county. The clock is running. Here’s a guide to protecting your herd, staying in business and not making things worse.

Union says Cargill illegally revoked pay and benefits for more than 1,700 locked-out workers in Fort Morgan.

With 40% of American farmland expected to change hands by 2040, the focus shifts from transferring assets to empowering the next generation of ranch leaders through transparency and shared responsibility.

GPS and accelerometer collars could help identify lameness in breeding bulls before it becomes obvious during routine observation.

Mexico suspends most live animal imports from the U.S. to protect domestic herds following confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.

Owner Jimmy Speer says there are restrictions, not a quarantine, for animal movement in the infested zone. The sale barn is following USDA protocols and using enhanced inspections to protect herds and market access.