Jennifer Carrico

Watching young adults vote for the first time reinforces why farmers must remain engaged, speak up for agriculture and work with elected officials after elections.

New World screwworm cases increased near the southern U.S. border, reaching 71 total with 18 active, as USDA urged vigilance while phased trade reopenings continue.

Cross Cattle Company markets cattle strategically, retaining calves on grass until conditions and prices align, breeding all heifers, culling selectively and prioritizing profitability, flexibility and quality.

Jan Lyons built more than an Angus ranch. She built a place for the next generation to lead.

With no family successor, a Kansas couple keeps their herd intact for the next generation.

Pasture and range conditions changed little nationally, but improving weather, widespread rain chances and warmer temperatures could boost forage growth across much of cattle country.

USDA's new five-state cash cattle report aims to improve price transparency, but analysts say declining negotiated trade and confidentiality restrictions continue to challenge price discovery.

USDA confirms the first U.S. wildlife New World screwworm (NWS) case in a Texas elk as officials continue border reopenings and work to contain the spread.

Adding body condition before marketing cull cows can significantly boost value and profitability, but producers must weigh feed costs, labor, forage availability and market risks.

Pasture and range conditions improved slightly nationwide, with Oklahoma and Arizona posting notable gains, though drought continues to weigh on many key cattle-producing states.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) economists say rising replacement female costs are complicating herd rebuilding decisions, making cost control, productivity improvements and risk management increasingly important for cattle...

Medgene and FFAR are investing nearly $500,000 to develop a New World screwworm vaccine for cattle, adding a potential tool against the livestock pest.

Pasture conditions remain poor across major cattle states, especially Texas and Oklahoma, though recent rainfall and favorable forecasts could bring gradual improvement this fall.

Tristan and Shaylyn Stark market quality calves through video auctions while refining genetics, reducing cow size, improving efficiency and building a herd that meets buyer demand.

Agriculture's greatest strength is community. Through hardship and celebration, farmers and ranchers support one another with simple, meaningful acts that build lasting connections.

Improved rainfall and easing drought conditions have boosted pasture quality across many beef states this fall, though drought and poor forage persist in parts of the West.

Smart ear-tag technology is helping cattle producers monitor heat activity, calving and animal health around the clock, as companies expand tools designed to improve herd management, labor efficiency and reproductive performance.

Feral hogs are tearing up ranch country. Farmers are fighting back.

Midwestern and Plains rainfall delayed grain harvest but improved pasture conditions, especially in Nebraska, while drought persists in parts of the West despite forecast rain.

Cross Cattle Company weans calves based on grass, weather and feed conditions, using low-stress practices, then backgrounds calves while evaluating performance and future breeding potential.

Heavy rains across much of the Plains and Midwest improved pasture conditions, though drought stress persists in some states, leaving national pasture quality below last year.

Senate lawmakers advanced mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef in the Farm Bill, drawing support from cattle groups and opposition from industry organizations over costs.

USDA and Texas officials are lifting New World screwworm quarantine zones as cases decline, citing successful surveillance, sterile-fly releases, and coordinated efforts to contain spread.

Widespread rains improved pasture and range conditions across several major beef states, especially the Plains, while drier weather worsened conditions in Missouri, Kentucky, Florida and North Dakota.

The American Royal will debut events at its new Kansas City, Kansas, facility, ending 127 years in the West Bottoms location. Shows begin mid-September with expansion planned.

The 2026 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle conference will bring producers, researchers and industry professionals to Des Moines on Nov. 10-11 to learn about beef reproduction management.

The Stark family adapts grazing plans, hay use and pasture rotations to keep cattle fed through drought, while carefully managing water, fencing and forage resources.

Hot, dry conditions across major beef-producing states have deteriorated pasture and range conditions significantly. Relief may come as fronts bring potential rainfall, though recovery will be slow.

A new NCBA policy push aims to open CRP idled acres to managed grazing, thus giving cattle producers a new land base while keeping conservation goals intact.

Iowa's Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program, expanding to include a total of 28 counties, quickly exhausted its $1.5 million budget in 10 days, prompting an additional $2.1 million allocation to meet overwhelming producer demand.

Pasture and range conditions improved slightly in the High Plains and Southwest but worsened across the Midwest and Southern Plains due to heat. Overall conditions remain significantly worse than a year ago, with poor conditions...

A new NCBA policy push aims to open CRP idled acres to managed grazing, thus giving cattle producers a new land base while keeping conservation goals intact.

Cross Cattle Company relies on spring-fed water systems and native grasses to sustainably graze cattle across Alberta's vast prairie rangeland.

The U.S.-Mexico border reopened to cattle imports at Douglas, Arizona, following a USDA phased plan with safeguards against New World screwworm. Experts estimate 150,000--250,000 head may cross by year's end.

Hot summer weather is driving drought conditions across the Plains and Southwest, pushing pasture and range ratings to significantly worse than a year ago. Iowa and Missouri remain bright spots, while Nebraska, Colorado and...

Tyson Foods is closing its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant and Eagle Mountain, Utah, facility, displacing more than 2,500 workers amid historic U.S. cattle herd shortages. Processing will shift to Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas plants, as the...

The Stark family of Baker, Montana, prioritizes cattle health through strategic vaccinations, proper nutrition and minerals. Prevention-focused management keeps their herd thriving year-round.

The U.S. cattle herd sits at historic lows while crop farmers face razor-thin margins, forcing tough decisions across agriculture. Knowing when to accelerate or slow down is critical.

USDA and DHS signed a biosecurity agreement Monday, formalizing coordinated efforts to combat agricultural threats, including New World screwworm. The agreement covers AI screening, data sharing and joint response protocols.

Western states face severe drought with poor pasture conditions, while eastern regions remain mostly favorable. A stalling front will bring scattered storms mid-country this week.

Drought-fueled wildfires have scorched over 400,000 acres across eastern Washington. Livestock injuries, cattle losses, and widespread land damage have followed.