Jennifer Carrico

DTN/Progressive Farmer writers were asked to think back on their year and choose a favorite story they wrote. DTN Senior Livestock Editor Jennifer Carrico chose a story from a Colorado...

State entomologist says the risk of New World screwworm entering the U.S. is low due to its location. Federal officials maintain the closure of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico.

Midwest cattle producers have dealt with ongoing drought over the past few years. Inconsistent moisture has helped some areas recover and pasture and hay conditions rebound.

Practice helps to extend grazing period to cut feed costs while improving soil productivity.

Mexican veterinary officials have found New World screwworm in a cow in southern Mexico. This has led to an immediate stop of the U.S. importing cattle from Mexico.

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to provide funding to train dogs as part of the Beagle Brigade to keep out foreign animal diseases.

Virtual fencing was introduced on this Texas ranch after a wildfire destroyed the physical pasture fence. After using the virtual system, they plan to keep using it due to the list of benefits.

Living on the family farm or ranch can be challenging. Surviving through the changes in agriculture can lead to a change in what legacy means to each person.

Wild animals are dealt with nearly every day on the Silver Spur Ranch Kiowa Creek division. Some kill cattle, some destroy fencing, and others eat feed, but learning how to deal with them is what Colorado ranchers have to do.

On the Taylor Farm near Bouton, Iowa, they see cover crops as a double benefit by adding soil fertility and extending the grazing period for their cow herd.

An Oregon pig tested positive for H5N1, but not the genome present in dairy cows. Animal health officials are conducting further tests to determine how pigs could be affected by the virus.

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding seeks environmental excellence when managing manure and water.

The latest USDA Crop Progress data shows drought conditions are getting worse for pastures and range, especially in the Midwest. Moisture is needed to improve pasture conditions and soil moisture.

Cattle producers in the High Plains have dealt with ongoing drought conditions throughout the year. Managing the needs of cows can help with tough decisions on the farm.

Hurricane Helene hit Florida's dairy industry hard, causing loss of livestock, buildings, feed and crops. Cleanup continues in an area that has been hit by more than one storm within a year.

Knowing the length of time a cornstalk field can be grazed properly can help extend the time before stored feed is needed in the winter.

A nationwide USDA ruling takes effect Nov. 5 and requires certain classes of cattle and bison to have an electronic identification ear tag in place for interstate movement.

Extreme flooding hit the mountainous region of North Carolina, leaving people and livestock misplaced in the disaster.

Auction platform lets consumers choose the cuts and the price they pay while connecting them to exceptional cattle producers.

An auction platform lets consumers choose the cuts and the price they pay while connecting them to exceptional cattle producers.

Making improvements in a cow herd means looking at all the tools needed when selecting heifers to keep as replacements in the herd.

Knowing how to properly manage hay and pastureland at Silver Spur Ranch Kiowa Creek Division has allowed them to have the proper forages all year long.

Starting as a boy on the floor in his house and now announcing and producing music at large rodeos across the country, Jarrett Orman has goals down the road.

Improving beef quality through genetics improvement and management can help producers get a premium for their product and consumers find what they want at the meat counter.

USDA recently approved a field trial of an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cattle. If testing procedures show it to be safe and effective, the vaccine will be produced.

Wyoming cattle have died from anthrax, which has led to a quarantine of cattle in a localized area to try to prevent spread of the disease.