Jennifer Carrico

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...

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...

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.

Nebraska ranchers face devastating wildfires across Grant County amid severe drought conditions. Federal and state officials have mobilized emergency resources and relief programs to support affected agricultural producers.

Paul Harvey's "So God Made a Farmer" highlights farmers' remarkable resilience. Despite facing relentless challenges like harsh weather, wildfires, and livestock loss, farmers persistently press forward.

Paul Harvey's "So God Made a Farmer" highlights farmers' remarkable resilience. Despite facing relentless challenges like harsh weather, wildfires, and livestock loss, farmers persistently press forward.

As invasive Asian longhorned ticks spread, so does a new cattle disease.

Wildfires have scorched more than 740,000 acres across multiple counties in Nebraska, prompting a state of emergency. Multistate crews battle ongoing fires threatening cattle and farmland.

Extreme weather swings stress young calves, threatening their health and performance. Producers should ensure proper vaccination and colostrum intake while monitoring calves closely during temperature fluctuations.

The Stark family of Baker, Montana, manages winter cattle care through strategic feeding and storm preparation. Communication and teamwork keep their herd healthy year-round.

New World screwworm flies are approaching the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting experts to urge livestock owners to prepare proactive management and prevention plans. Entomologists recommend surveillance, facility maintenance...

Founded in 1884 when veterinarian A.E. Cross traveled from Montreal to Alberta, Cross Cattle Company boasts more than a century of ranching heritage, including co-founding the Calgary Stampede. Today, Bill Cross and his sons...

Wildfires fueled by high winds and drought burned over 300,000 acres across multiple states. Oklahoma and Kansas governors declared states of emergency as homes, cattle, and farmland were destroyed.

Despite financial struggles forcing consolidation and collaboration, farmers remain determined to continue their legacy and food production mission.

Despite financial struggles forcing consolidation and collaboration, farmers remain determined to continue their legacy and food production mission.

Smithfield Foods will invest up to $1.3 billion to build a new 1.1 million square-foot meat processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, replacing their century-old plant. Construction begins in early 2027, with completion expected by...

The U.S. opened a sterile fly dispersal facility in Texas to combat New World screwworm (NWS) spreading from Mexico, capable of releasing 100 million sterile flies weekly. Three preventative drugs received FDA authorization while USDA...

Cargill will close its Milwaukee ground beef plant by the end of May 2026, cutting 221 jobs amid a companywide 5% workforce reduction.

The Stark family has operated S Bar K Cattle and Hay in Baker, Montana, since 1910, spanning six generations on their ranch. Despite harsh weather challenges and operational changes, their deep ranching roots and family...