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Oklahoma State’s Derrell Peel says record-low cow culling and early signs of impulse heifer breeding suggest stabilization, but significant herd expansion will take time.

Joe Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the cattle charts are looking more friendly after last week. While grains are disappointed in the lack of details from the China trade summit.

Checkoff-funded initiative funds beef culinary labs in 142 Kansas schools; applications open for the 2026 to 2027 school year.

By bridging the information gap between commercial ranchers and the packing plant, Capstone Beef earns top premiums — and the 2026 Certified Angus Beef Progressive Partner Award.

“Fed to the Wolves,” debuts Oct. 1, and its producers contend it reveals deep damage to agriculture and hunting in rural Minnesota and lack of action by state officials.

Following Douglas, Ariz., Santa Teresa, N.M., becomes the second southern crossing to restart trade with mandatory EID tracking and screwworm safeguards.

Varilek says the slowdown in slaughter tied to ICE raids has hurt producers leverage in the cash market and it has been reflected in northern bids.

Data-collection tools in commercial herds are paving the way for genetics tailored to specific climates, forage bases and management styles.

A tailored vaccination schedule and an established relationship with a veterinarian help producers prevent outbreaks and handle emergencies before they start.