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Stacking generation after generation of calving-ease genetics may be resulting in more "curve-bender" calves that are coming days to weeks earlier than the traditional 283-day gestation period.

Wisconsin confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic bird flu in dairy cattle through routine testing. State officials said the affected farm is quarantined.

Tyson's Lexington, Nebraska, beef plant closure affects numerous groups of people and could have a longer-term effect on cattle prices.

The Southern Plains grazing season started out with ample moisture and has moved into more drought-type conditions. A La Nina weather pattern may create mixed winter precipitation.

A lick granuloma in dogs often has more than one underlying cause that leads to excessive licking of an area. Commonly affected sites are the legs and feet.

In a new Executive Order issued on Saturday, President Donald Trump laid out the importance of ensuring lower food costs for Americans. Under the order, the DOJ and FTC will each establish task forces to investigate food-related industries to...

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) held a three-day hearing last week to hear from a range of business, farm groups, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, academics, and others as part of a six-year review of the USMCA and whether...

Tyson's recent announcement in the beef processing sector has caused discussion in the industry. The closure and cutback it announced will reduce slaughter capacity by 7.5%-9% amid historically low cattle numbers.

Copeland & Sons tailor cattle nutrition to each animal's end goal. Different rations feed range cows, sale bulls and show cattle appropriately.

Producers can take several steps to prevent calving paralysis in heifers, including ensuring proper weight and body condition development, using pelvic measurements for culling decisions, selecting bulls with good...

Tax Columnist Rod Mauszycki looks at more key provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that affect farmers and ranchers.

A front-loaded winter is in the forecast as La Nina peaks early and fades throughout winter.

Tyson Foods announced on Nov. 21 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...

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.

Proper tagging of cattle is important in efforts to improve animal traceability in the U.S.

DTN/Progressive Farmer announced its 16th class of America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers.

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on Nov. 1, 2025. The inventory was 2% below Nov. 1, 2024, USDA...

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 facility that will aerially...