Jennifer Carrico

Copeland and Sons Herefords has maintained performance records on their cattle since the 1950s, predating the American Hereford Association's record program. They use this data to improve genetics and make breeding decisions.

A new grant program in Nebraska will help bring more veterinarians to rural areas by requiring they stay for eight years and work in the food animal industry.

Maximizing profitability is the reason behind a partnership between Legacy Beef Co-op and Top Dollar Angus.

Pasture grasses are just starting to green up and cattle producers are turning cow-calf pairs out. What should they expect for pasture conditions in the coming season?

National Pork Board CEO steps down with his last day being May 1. Bill Even says he will return to his family farm in South Dakota.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled across parts of Iowa on Monday to talk with farmers and agribusiness people about what is important for them to continue to run their farms properly.

Technology eliminates most permanent fences while providing grazing management flexibility.

Beef plants in Nebraska and Missouri have planned openings soon and will ramp up to process nearly 4,000 head per week and employ over 2,100 people.

View From the Range's New Mexico ranch relies on cows being good mothers during calving season and able to get the job done on their own.

With the continued spread of H5N1 in the U.S., especially in California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has put a ban on dairy and poultry shows across the state to help eliminate the risk of the virus spreading.

The University of Missouri Extension's Pearls of Production program is offering a series of webinars throughout the year for women livestock producers.

Finding technology that pays for itself is important on the farm. Having something that helps save the life of livestock or a human definitely has a good return on investment.

Iowa cattlemen visit the capitol annually to discuss agricultural policy needs with legislators.

Finding technology that pays for itself is important on the farm. Having something that helps save the life of livestock or a human definitely has a good return on investment.

Genetic and phenotypic selection tools plus nutrition provide formula for making improvements in herds.

The recent USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows a continuation of a small beef herd, disease pressure in the poultry flocks and an increase in pork production from the previous year.

Knowing what kind of cow will best survive the elements in northeast New Mexico is what makes this ranch successful and makes their cattle in demand by customers.

USDA's APHIS is working with Mexican animal health officials to release sterile male New World screwworm flies in Mexico to help support a biological barrier and stop the spread of the pest farther north.

Heavy snow and ongoing storms have led to excess snowpack on roofs, causing barns and other structures to collapse in New York and other eastern states.

A second case of New World screwworm was found recently in southern Mexico. However, USDA's APHIS officials say imports will continue to follow set protocol before crossing the border.

Deadlines are approaching for USDA programs aiding livestock producers for disaster losses in 2024.

Cattle producers should prepare for winter extremes to prevent losses. Proper feed, water, bedding and shelter help keep cattle comfortable. Forecasters call for warmer conditions soon.

Keeping New World screwworm out of the U.S. is a priority for animal health officials on both sides of the border. Strict protocols must be followed before cattle can cross from Mexico to the U.S.

Cattle producers from across the nation recently attended CattleCon in San Antonio to discuss policy, attend educational sessions, and network with other cattlemen and industry companies.

Follow along as DTN shows what life is like on a New Mexico family ranch for a year through its upcoming View From the Range series.

USDA's APHIS announced Saturday that cross-border trade of cattle and bison from Mexico to the U.S. will be resumed in the next few days with additional inspections and health safeguards put into place.