Jennifer Carrico

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 sustain their 150-year-old family farm.

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 coordinating relief efforts.

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.

Pasture and range conditions are worst in Nebraska and in other High Plains states. Missouri and Iowa lead the Midwest with 78%-80% rated good to excellent.

Severe drought is affecting pasture conditions across major cattle-producing states this spring. Nearly 80% of the U.S. beef cow herd is currently impacted.

Pseudorabies has been detected in commercial swine in Iowa and Texas for the first time since its 2004 eradication, likely contracted from feral hogs. USDA APHIS and state officials are working to contain the outbreak, stressing...

Iowa's Best Burger contest names a new winner each May. This secret judge describes the road to get to a champion and where it led to.

England Cattle Co. builds a legacy on innovation and Brahman excellence.

Halter has launched direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars used for virtual fencing. The upgrade expands U.S. beef cattle market coverage and includes new features like estrus detection and advanced grazing...

New World screwworm cases in northern Mexico are creeping toward the U.S. border. Florida has set restrictions on animal imports from several high-risk southern Texas counties.

After 127 years in the West Bottoms of Kansas City, Missouri, the American Royal is relocating to a new $375 million campus near Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, beginning with fall 2026 events. Full transition to the new...

Alberta's wintry spring snowstorms have made calving season difficult for Cross Cattle Company. Protecting newborn calves and managing the land are important for the ranchers.

U.S. officials are taking prevention measures as New World screwworm cases in Mexico reach over 20,000, prompting border closures and heightened biosecurity. A new USDA sterile fly production facility in Texas aims to combat and...

Nebraska wildfires burned nearly 950,000 acres last month and multiple relief programs from private organizations and federal agencies are now available to help affected farmers and ranchers.

The Stark family embraces a low-intervention approach to calving season, assisting only when necessary while prioritizing cow independence.

USDA launched a voluntary "Product of USA" label strictly for meat from animals born, raised, harvested and processed domestically. Beef organizations applaud the transparent, loophole-closing standard.

U.S. Agriculture and Interior secretaries signed a Grazing Action Plan MOU to expand cattle grazing access on public lands and reduce federal permitting burdens. The plan also aims to strengthen the beef industry and grow the...

Two farm kids, two ag jobs and a 150-year-old family history worth fighting for.

Wildfires fueled by extreme drought have burned tens of thousands of acres across Nebraska. Three storm systems this week offer minimal relief for drought or fires.

Cross Cattle Company seeks durable, self-sufficient cows that raise heavy calves and thrive on Alberta's rugged terrain, because the ideal cow is simply the most profitable one.