Feed and Forage
U.S. cattle on feed totaled 11.1 million head on August 1, up 2 percent from 2025, while July placements fell 11 percent to a record low.
The annual competition encourages high-quality forage production across the state.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota highlights how grazing management can support native bee habitat.
A new insurance option aims to help alfalfa farmers manage risk as the industry seeks more support in federal agriculture programs.
USDA says stronger cattle markets helped drive pasture values higher than cropland in 2026.
Watch whether higher livestock costs and uneven input prices continue squeezing 2026 returns.
Austin Rice with Specialty Risk Insurance explains the fire recovery claims process and shares steps producers can take to protect their operation before losses occur.
California Farm Bureau says higher wage requirements could threaten goat grazing operations used for wildfire prevention.
The administration says the boundary changes are intended to balance conservation with traditional land uses, including grazing, recreation, and other multiple-use activities on public lands.