Livestock
Santa Teresa livestock port reopens September 24, restoring another cattle trade route from Mexico while maintaining new safeguards against New World screwworm.
Analysts expect USDA’s September Cattle on Feed report to show fewer August placements and marketings than a year ago, even as the total feedlot inventory remains higher.
New Mexico becomes the 31st state with an approved State MPI program.
A community survey found strong demand for fresh produce, meat and locally sourced products.
Research shows poultry taking a larger share of food spending among lower-income single-person households.
Troy Robinett earned top honors at the latest qualifier in Oklahoma.
Pork producers had hoped the Senate farm bill would address the issue.
Paul Neiffer says ranchers affected by drought-related livestock sales may have more time to reinvest proceeds if their county is on the IRS drought list.
USDA is working with UNL on research aimed at improving agricultural productivity and profitability.
Eight national organizations will receive funding under the fiscal 2027 plan.
Cattle prices are expected to remain historically strong through 2027 as supplies stay tight.
Early cases of BRD can impact heifer health and future milk production.
Cattle producers remain frustrated as the U.S. prepares to bring in more foreign beef.
Consumers are placing greater emphasis on price and personal benefits when choosing protein.
Donated hay is helping livestock producers recover from widespread pasture losses.
Cattle: Beef & Dairy
American dairy producers are no longer subject to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) overregulation.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi discusses the Farm Bill and the issues she expects lawmakers to address as the legislation moves forward.
A growing dairy herd is adding to milk supplies and keeping pressure on prices.
Pork
Lower corn and cotton supplies strengthened price expectations, while soybeans gained from stronger exports and wheat remained comparatively steady.
Beef export value increased in July even as pork shipments faced trade-related disruptions.
Lower beef and pork inventories point to tighter supplies, while growing turkey stocks could add pressure heading into fall.
Poultry
Ethanol-driven corn demand is shifting acreage as tighter soybean supplies push feed costs higher.
USDA forecasts beef prices will rise 9.8 percent in 2026 as cattle producers push back against a proposal to increase foreign beef imports.
The Poultry Pioneers program explores egg quality across different breeds.
Sheep, Goats & Lamb
The three-day camp combines animal stewardship with hands-on showmanship training.
Dustin and Justyne Noble join SharkFarmer on tonight’s new episode to share how their family dairy has grown and why educating the public remains central to their operation.
SharkFarmer’s next “Man on the Street,” Tyler Froberg, says blending education and entertainment effectively tells agriculture’s story and bridges farmers with consumers.
