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  • Pasture and range conditions improve nationwide, with localized drought conditions. (DTN graphics by Kathy Myers)

    NASS Data Shows Better-Quality Pastures

    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.

  • Feedlot cattle need to be checked often during extreme heat events. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Tips to Protect Cattle From Heat

    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...

  • Many lessons are learned at county fairs. Youth learn responsibility when caring for their animals. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Editors' Notebook

    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.

  • Workers on a dairy farm in New York. As more farms face scrutiny about the legal status of their workers, it's more important than ever to review I-9 records and ensure employees have legal status. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)

    Navigating the Labor Paper Trail

    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...

  • Florida cattleman Mac Finlayson has increased his stocking rate around 50% with rotational grazing. Rotating pastures is as easy as opening a gate. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Becky Mills)

    Rotational Grazing Boosts Ranch Profits

    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 closes the U.S./Mexico border to cattle, bison and horses as New World screwworm nears closer to the U.S. (DTN file photo)

    USDA Halts Mexican Cattle Imports

    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...

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