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.

Livestock producers need to review their winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri livestock specialist Eric Meusch. November is a good time to complete this task before winter feeding begins.

If a bull keeps trying to nurse cows and is running with cows all year long, a first step would be to remove him and work toward a controlled calving season, according to Dr. Ken McMillan.

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.

USDA on Nov. 26 released its latest update of U.S. agricultural trade. The report showed a slight bump in exports to $170 billion for fiscal year 2025. Imports are expected to grow, reaching $215.5 billion.

While President-elect Donald Trump has picked an agriculture secretary, his transition team remains stalled in learning about some of the key issues at USDA and other federal agencies because Trump's team has not signed key ethics documents required under the...

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.