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Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on May 1, 2026. The inventory was 2% above May 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

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As warmer temperatures begin to be seen in the Midwest, alfalfa weevil populations could be on the increase. Experts tell alfalfa growers to scout their fields every few days and treat fields with high populations of the pest. Failure to do this could...

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.

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.

If a calf is having trouble standing, get your herd veterinarian involved early to fully evaluate the situation, recommends Dr. Ken McMillan. It may have contracted tendons and possibly nerve damage.

In a fact sheet, the White House said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to create a new board of trade and China will make specific purchases of U.S. agricultural products.

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.

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.

Dr. Ken McMillan does not consider a placenta retained for at least three days, and he doesn't recommend treatment unless the cow is visibly sick.

While Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and others denounce Brazilian meatpackers and American reliance on foreign beef, Brazilian beef imports to the U.S. continue to soar. The Trump administration has launched at least two trade investigations into...

During his life, Ted Turner acquired some of the largest ranch holdings in the country, as the media mogul also emphasized large-scale conservation on more than 2 million acres of ranchland. Turner was at the forefront of wealthy landowners seeking to...

Agri Stats Inc. settled multiple antitrust lawsuits with the DOJ, pork, turkey and broiler industries, requiring the company to change information sharing.

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.

The DOJ announced an expected settlement with Agri Stats and confirmed an ongoing antitrust investigation into meatpackers focuses on foreign ownership concerns.

Dr. Ken McMillan explains how to interpret bull sale data, including EPDs and EPD indexes.

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 tools to boost...