Timely rainfall has maintained good pasture conditions across much of the country, with Nebraska seeing significant improvement. Despite progress in drought-stricken areas, Southwestern states continue struggling with Nevada reporting 90% very-poor-to-poor conditions.

Extreme heat threatens cattle health, requiring quick action from livestock producers to prevent losses. Providing adequate water, shade and ventilation is crucial during heatwaves, as high temperatures combined with humidity can cause...

County fairs teach youth essential life skills including work ethic, resilience and responsibility through project completion. These events provide valuable lessons in communication, politeness, sportsmanship and appreciation that serve participants well throughout their lives.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) held a webinar earlier this year for its members on what farmers need to know about employment audits and what to do if there is a raid. That was before the pace of enforcement ramped up, but the legal principles...

In a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on July 15, state and federal veterinarians talked about some of the risks from highly pathogenic avian influenza and the New World Screwworm.

Rotational grazing has increased Mac Finlayson's Florida cattle operation stocking rate by 50% while eliminating smutgrass without herbicides. Despite slightly lighter weaning weights, improved pregnancy rates and better pasture utilization...

USDA Secretary Rollins closed Mexican border ports after New World screwworm was detected just 370 miles from the US border. The discovery in Veracruz, Mexico, halted the planned reopening strategy as officials work to contain the northward movement of this devastating...