Jennifer Carrico

New World screwworm, a deadly tissue-eating pest, is spreading through Mexico and moving toward the U.S. border. Officials are using surveillance and sterile flies to prevent outbreaks here.

Tyson's Lexington, Nebraska, beef plant closure affects numerous groups of people and could have a longer-term effect on cattle prices.

The Southern Plains grazing season started out with ample moisture and has moved into more drought-type conditions. A La Nina weather pattern may create mixed winter precipitation.

Midwest drought worsened in late summer after July rains stopped. Precipitation over the next few months may help improve pasture and range conditions despite harsh early winter weather.

Tyson's recent announcement in the beef processing sector has caused discussion in the industry. The closure and cutback it announced will reduce slaughter capacity by 7.5%-9% amid historically low cattle numbers.

South Dakota ranchers expand their retail meat business to include products from their herd's beef tallow.

Copeland & Sons tailor cattle nutrition to each animal's end goal. Different rations feed range cows, sale bulls and show cattle appropriately.

Tyson's recent announcement in the beef processing sector has caused discussion in the industry. The closure and cutback it announced will reduce slaughter capacity by 7.5%-9% amid historically...

Tyson Foods announced on Nov. 21 that it will close its Lexington, Nebraska, beef facility, affecting 3,000 employees, and will convert its Amarillo, Texas, plant to single-shift operations. Production will increase at other facilities.

Tyson Foods announced on Friday that it will close its Lexington, Nebraska, beef facility, affecting 3,000 employees, and will convert its Amarillo, Texas, plant to single-shift operations. Production will increase at other facilities.

Horses are quarantined after an EHV-1 outbreak from a Texas rodeo event. Multiple states are affected, with some horses euthanized and strict biosecurity measures implemented.

USDA recently conducted what it billed as the largest trade mission in the department's history to Mexico, conducting more than 500 business meetings in three days. The department also announced the opening of a new Tampico...

The central Iowa Patriot Ranch provides veterans and first responders with fellowship and purpose through service projects.

Texas rancher R.A. "Rob" Brown, Jr., a cattle and horse industry legend, died at 89. He owned R.A. Brown Ranch and received numerous prestigious awards.

Producers face decisions about expanding herds amid declining cattle numbers. Replacement heifers should reach puberty early, breed easily and match production environments for long-term profitability.

Cattlemen on both sides of the border want live cattle trade to reopen.

Copeland & Sons Herefords raises practical cattle for all conditions without following trends. They market bulls, heifers, and show cattle nationwide through sales and exhibitions.

Frost can cause risks for grazing certain forages. Cattle producers should be aware of which grasses can have toxicity at certain stages.

JBS Foods broke ground on a $135 million sausage processing plant in Perry, Iowa, on Oct. 14. The new facility will employ 500 workers when fully operational in fall 2026.

Record-high cattle prices drive strategic culling decisions using 8-point criteria. Limited heifer retention suggests delayed herd rebuilding and extended peak prices.

New World screwworm closed the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle trade, devastating Texas feedyards. Cattle producers on both sides face severe economic hardship.

New World screwworm closed the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle trade, devastating Texas feedyards. Cattle producers on both sides face severe economic hardship.

The cattle supply is expected to hit a low point in early 2026, with the industry currently in the midst of a tight supply cycle. Despite this, beef demand remains strong, leading to high profitability across the beef industry.

Declining pasture and range conditions are seen across the country as widespread drought-type conditions move in. Warm and dry conditions are expected to continue.

Safety on the farm can help prevent accidents. Know what your surroundings are and the risks there so you can be safe on the farm and ranch.

Copeland & Sons Herefords in New Mexico uses showing cattle as a way to showcase their breeding program and connect with customers, with the next generation now starting to participate.

Pasture and range conditions have deteriorated in quality, but recent and continuing showers offer the possibility for improvement. Many states saw a decrease in the good-to-excellent category.

New World Screwworm continues to move closer to the U.S. with a confirmed case less than 70 miles from the southern border. U.S. ports of entry continue to be closed to Mexican cattle, bison and horses.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a central Nebraska dairy herd, prompting quarantine and highlighting the importance of strict biosecurity protocols for dairy producers. This is the first case of the virus in...

Midwestern pasture and range conditions are hurt by the lack of rain. Drought-type conditions spread in Southern cow-calf states.