Jennifer Carrico

Drought-fueled wildfires have scorched over 300,000 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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

New World Screwworm cases have expanded to 12 confirmed detections across seven counties in Texas and New Mexico, now affecting cattle, goats, sheep and dogs. Authorities urge animal owners to inspect livestock for wounds or...

On Thursday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the site of the first confirmed New World screwworm in Texas. The FDA also issued an emergency use authorization for a generic drug to treat the pest in pets.

Each spring, Tristan and Shaylyn Stark of S Bar K Cattle and Hay in Baker, Montana, unite family and friends to brand, vaccinate and castrate calves. Despite a nearby wildfire, the Starks successfully completed branding and moved...

Iowa's pseudorabies outbreak, traced to Texas boars, prompted swift depopulation and quarantine testing, which are nearing completion. Mexico halted offal exports, valued at $6 Million to $7 Million weekly.

Flies cost cattle producers more than $1 billion a year, yet there are several proven methods to help protect herds, boost weaning weights and improve performance.

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.

Recent rainfall brought relief to drought-stricken Plains states this past week, with improvements expected in pasture conditions. Nebraska and Arizona remain the most concerning areas, with predominantly poor ratings.

The U.S. has confirmed its fifth New World screwworm case, this time in a Texas goat, prompting officials to accelerate sterile fly production and introduce new pest-fighting technologies. Public reporting of suspected cases is...

A second New World screwworm case was confirmed in a Texas calf just 5.6 miles from the first infection, prompting Governor Abbott to issue a statewide disaster declaration and deploy millions of sterile flies weekly to combat the...

A confirmed New World screwworm case in a south Texas calf has prompted urgent surveillance and response efforts from USDA, state agencies and cattle organizations. Officials stress this poses no food safety risk, urging...

USDA on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. New World screwworm case in nearly 60 years in a beef calf in south Texas, causing cattle markets to close lower amid trader uncertainty.

The New World screwworm parasite is rapidly approaching the U.S. border, with the closest confirmed case now just 25 miles away in Mexico's Coahuila state. USDA is aggressively combating the threat through border surveillance...

Rainfall improved pasture conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado, while Nebraska remains 80% very poor to poor due to drought and wildfires. Relief is expected midweek across drier Plains states.

Kassidy and Klayton Bremer, sixth-generation Iowa farm kids, returned to production agriculture careers at a large-scale hog operation and a cow-calf ranch while maintaining outside income to...

Alberta's Cross Cattle Company strategically selects registered Angus bulls balancing carcass and maternal traits to advance herd genetics. Quality bull selection, built on a 40-year seedstock partnership, drives herd improvement...

The Asian longhorned tick can transmit theileriosis to cattle, causing anemia, weakness, and death. Prevention relies on strict tick control and external parasite management practices.

Recent Plains rainfall improved pasture conditions in drought-stricken states like Colorado and Wyoming, while Nebraska remains critically dry with 79% of pasture in poor condition.

England Cattle Co. builds a legacy on innovation and Brahman excellence. The family added a beef business to their cattle operation to provide another source of income.

Wildfires driven by extreme drought have burned over 120,000 acres in southwest Kansas, threatening livestock and grazing land. Ranchers, veterinarians and community foundations are...

Old photos are a source of reflection of a family legacy. This Memorial Day, show appreciation for family, farming and freedom.

Pasture and range conditions remain highly variable across the U.S., with the upper Midwest showing strong conditions, while Nebraska and surrounding states struggle severely amid drought and wildfire damage.

WOAH's 2026 report warns that animal health receives just 0.6% of global health spending. Experts say stronger prevention systems would cost far less than crisis response.

Tristan and Shaylyn Stark built their Montana cattle and hay operation through leasing land, FSA programs, and creative purchasing. They hope to be in good standing when their children are ready to take over.