Jennifer Carrico

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.

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.

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.

Hot, dry summer weather has hurt pasture quality across most beef cow states, with Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico suffering the most. Relief may come as cooler temperatures and rainfall are expected next week.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, announcing a $25 million USDA investment in a sterile New World screwworm fly dispersal facility near the city.

Cross Cattle Company prioritizes cattle health through strategic vaccination protocols, stress-reduction products, and proactive monitoring. Preventing illness protects valuable genetics and ensures long-term operation profitability.

Ear-tag technology helps cattle producers manage herd health.

USDA confirmed the first U.S. classical scrapie case in five years in an Oregon sheep, potentially delaying the nation's scrapie-free status goal from 2028 to 2033.

A fire broke out at the Agri Star Meat & Poultry processing plant in Postville, Iowa, July 28, 2026, drawing 17 fire departments to battle the blaze. No injuries were reported, though the plant sustained major damage, with the...

A major fire broke out Tuesday morning at Agri Star Meat & Poultry in Postville, Iowa, which is one of the nation's largest kosher meat processors. Multiple fire agencies responded and a smoke advisory is set for the area.

Hot, dry conditions are degrading pastures nationwide, with Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota facing the worst ratings. Only Montana and Florida saw meaningful improvements in pasture conditions.

USDA on July 24 announced that the Douglas, Arizona, port will reopen Aug. 24 to Mexican cattle imports if Mexico follows its Joint Action Plan. Ports have been closed since May 2025 due to New World screwworm.

USDA on Friday announced that the Douglas, Arizona, port will reopen Aug. 24 to Mexican cattle imports if Mexico follows its Joint Action Plan. Ports have been closed since May 2025 due to New World screwworm.

Last week's heat wave degraded pasture and range conditions across upper Midwest and Plains beef states, while Southeast and Southwest states saw improvement. Drought is likely to expand this week in some areas.

Ten more meat and poultry companies recently adopted the voluntary Product of USA label. Organizations differ on whether voluntary labeling or mandatory country-of-origin labeling best serves consumers.

Agriculture producers face mounting challenges from wildfires, drought and extreme weather, yet they remain resilient and passionate. Despite wildfires this spring burning nearly 1 million acres in Nebraska, cattle producers are...

A heat wave is severely stressing pastures across beef country, with New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana seeing dramatic declines in good-to-excellent conditions. Relief may arrive late in the week via a cold front, potentially bringing...

Montana ranchers Tristan and Shaylyn Stark cut, rake, and bale hay each summer, stockpiling roughly 800 bales to feed their cattle through winter.

Iowa cattleman Shayne Wiese uses CRP to diversify his operation and says policy changes could benefit producers. Cattlemen's groups are pushing to allow managed grazing on enrolled acres.

Recent storms improved poor pasture and range conditions across the Plains and Midwest with states like Montana and Colorado posting notable gains. However, extreme heat, long-term moisture deficits and ongoing drought continue...

New World screwworm isn't really all that new to the U.S. Here are 10 things everyone needs to know about the pest.

Recent moisture improved pasture conditions in several beef states, but an incoming heatwave threatens to reverse gains. Drought remains severe across southwestern states.

A major heatwave is stressing U.S. cattle as temperatures soar. Producers should provide shade, extra water and adjusted feeding times.

Cross Cattle Company in Alberta grazes cattle year-round while growing alfalfa and silage crops and purchasing supplemental feed to meet nutritional needs efficiently.

Montana native Jace Thompson, 23, won the 2026 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, making him and his father Ty, the 2009 world champion, the first father-son duo to both claim the title.

Nebraska continues to have severe drought, though recent heavy rainfall across the Plains is expected to improve soil moisture and pasture conditions nationwide. Florida and Midwestern states saw notable pasture improvements...

DTN's Beef Industry Exchange webinar on June 24, 2026, will cover cattle market risks and opportunities. Experts will discuss drought, herd rebuilding, and record-high cattle market prices.

Iowa has successfully eradicated the pseudorabies virus after the first U.S. commercial detection since 2004, with a second round of testing confirming the disease did not spread beyond the initially affected facilities. All...

Recent rainfall across the Plains and Midwest is improving pasture conditions in some beef cow areas, while the Southeast remains notably dry. More rain is expected throughout the week.