Jennifer Carrico

Tyson Foods announced on Friday that it will close its Lexington, Nebraska, beef facility, affecting 3,000 employees, and will convert its Amarillo, Texas, plant to single-shift operations. Production will increase at other facilities.

Horses are quarantined after an EHV-1 outbreak from a Texas rodeo event. Multiple states are affected, with some horses euthanized and strict biosecurity measures implemented.

USDA recently conducted what it billed as the largest trade mission in the department's history to Mexico, conducting more than 500 business meetings in three days. The department also announced the opening of a new Tampico...

The central Iowa Patriot Ranch provides veterans and first responders with fellowship and purpose through service projects.

Texas rancher R.A. "Rob" Brown, Jr., a cattle and horse industry legend, died at 89. He owned R.A. Brown Ranch and received numerous prestigious awards.

Producers face decisions about expanding herds amid declining cattle numbers. Replacement heifers should reach puberty early, breed easily and match production environments for long-term profitability.

Cattlemen on both sides of the border want live cattle trade to reopen.

Copeland & Sons Herefords raises practical cattle for all conditions without following trends. They market bulls, heifers, and show cattle nationwide through sales and exhibitions.

Frost can cause risks for grazing certain forages. Cattle producers should be aware of which grasses can have toxicity at certain stages.

JBS Foods broke ground on a $135 million sausage processing plant in Perry, Iowa, on Oct. 14. The new facility will employ 500 workers when fully operational in fall 2026.

Record-high cattle prices drive strategic culling decisions using 8-point criteria. Limited heifer retention suggests delayed herd rebuilding and extended peak prices.

New World screwworm closed the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle trade, devastating Texas feedyards. Cattle producers on both sides face severe economic hardship.

New World screwworm closed the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle trade, devastating Texas feedyards. Cattle producers on both sides face severe economic hardship.

The cattle supply is expected to hit a low point in early 2026, with the industry currently in the midst of a tight supply cycle. Despite this, beef demand remains strong, leading to high profitability across the beef industry.

Declining pasture and range conditions are seen across the country as widespread drought-type conditions move in. Warm and dry conditions are expected to continue.

Safety on the farm can help prevent accidents. Know what your surroundings are and the risks there so you can be safe on the farm and ranch.

Copeland & Sons Herefords in New Mexico uses showing cattle as a way to showcase their breeding program and connect with customers, with the next generation now starting to participate.

Pasture and range conditions have deteriorated in quality, but recent and continuing showers offer the possibility for improvement. Many states saw a decrease in the good-to-excellent category.

New World Screwworm continues to move closer to the U.S. with a confirmed case less than 70 miles from the southern border. U.S. ports of entry continue to be closed to Mexican cattle, bison and horses.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a central Nebraska dairy herd, prompting quarantine and highlighting the importance of strict biosecurity protocols for dairy producers. This is the first case of the virus in...

Midwestern pasture and range conditions are hurt by the lack of rain. Drought-type conditions spread in Southern cow-calf states.

Dry weather continues to impact pasture conditions in major beef cow-calf states, with Missouri seeing the most significant decline. However, opportunities exist for pasture improvements in southern states.

Farm equipment accidents on rural roads cause thousands of serious injuries annually. Both motorists and farmers must follow traffic safety rules to prevent crashes.

Pasture quality shows a decline as less moisture is seen as the seasons change. Seeding needs to be done for pasture and range improvement, but moisture is required to ensure establishment.

Cattle prices reached historic highs in 2025 due to the smallest cattle herd inventory since 1961. Livestock marketing expert predicts elevated beef prices continuing through 2027.

This ranch's passion for stewardship drives grazing and land-management decisions.

Copeland & Sons Herefords in New Mexico manages year-round cattle grazing using large pastures. The ranch focuses on proper nutrition and water management for success.

The National Pork Board has named David Newman as its new CEO, effective Sept. 1. Newman has been on staff at the organization since 2023.

Wet Midwestern weather causes late-season corn diseases but poses fewer silage cutting concerns. Producers should carefully inspect fields before cutting them and test for mycotoxins.

The CDC has confirmed the first human case of New World screwworm in a Maryland resident returning from El Salvador travel. The case is raising concerns in the livestock industry over the safety of the U.S. herd as well as a lack...

A southwest Montana bull tested positive for brucellosis. The infected animal was euthanized, and its originating herd is under quarantine.