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Many similarities exist between today’s cattle market and that of a decade ago. But this year’s market is not, as Yogi Berra once said, “déjà vu all over again.”

Blister beetles produce a toxin that can cause severe inflammation and even death in horses. Cattle and sheep are much more tolerant of the toxin.

Drought is deepening across the Midwest with 64% of the corn crop and 57% of the soybean crop across the U.S. now covered in drought, a sizable jump in just a week after NASS showed a historic drop in condition ratings.

An intrepid Kansas mother and her Johnny-on-the-spot son found one of the most stunning Indian artifacts of recent history. Welcome to the impossible tale of the Oehm Blade.

Three California-based cultivated meat companies have received approval from USDA to begin producing and marketing lab-grown chicken.

According to USDA, Russian-speaking hackers are the likely suspects. The Office of Personnel Management and two organizations within the Department of Energy also were apparently targeted or breached.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards. Both awards are sponsored by Drovers.

While parts of the Midwest catch some much needed rains, other areas face dry conditions this growing season. Here’s a look at the seasonal drought outlook and what it means for pasture and range conditions.

Under the bill, the USDA and the FDA would become members of CFIUS and their powers would be expanded to better consider ag needs when it decides if a purchase would create national security risks.