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From integrating computers in 1984 to achieving Platinum TPR status, 2026 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year Colyer Hereford and Angus has spent decades proving data integrity is the most valuable product a seedstock producer can offer.

USDA has confirmed the sample from a cattle ranch near La Pryor, Texas, is screwworm. A threat the U.S. hasn’t faced for more than 60 years, NWS is not a disease or food safety concern for consumers.

In the aftermath of a historic blaze, Sandhills ranchers say burnt pastures, drought conditions and feed shortages are testing resilience while relying on donations and faith to recover.

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Neogen has expanded its commercial genomic profile to include 18 traits, offering cow-calf producers new proactive tools to manage bovine respiratory disease risk and quantify sustainability in dollars.

Cetrorelix, a GnRH antagonist used in human fertility medicine, might provide a practical alternative to estradiol in fixed-time AI programs.

2026 BIF Commercial Producer of the Year, Autauga Farming Company Inc., uses a strict closed-herd philosophy and three-breed rotation to achieve the perfect equilibrium of maternal traits and feedlot performance.

IP 28 threatens to dismantle Oregon’s agricultural heritage by criminalizing routine farming and hunting practices, potentially banning in-state meat and dairy production.

Ben Rand of Blue Line Futures says an unprecedented Western drought is shrinking crops, drying up wells, tightening hay supplies and accelerating cattle herd liquidation across the region

Starting a cattle operation is a high-stakes financial puzzle. During the 2026 BIF Young Producers Symposium, three veteran cattlemen shared why the key to long-term success isn’t buying the most expensive heifers, but selecting for environmental fit and non-negotiable fertility.