Livestock
Oklahoma livestock economist Dr. Derrell Peel helps us break down the April Cattle-on-Feed report and what it signals for herd rebuilding, supplies and prices moving forward.
F-10 Wound Spray can now be used for livestock and other animals as officials monitor the ongoing New World Screwworm outbreak in Mexico.
China’s stricter inspection rules prompt Cargill to pause soybean exports from Brazil, briefly lifting U.S. soybean prices as traders anticipate potential shifts in global trade, as export demand remains supportive across all major U.S. commodities.
Severe drought in South Texas is forcing ranchers to consider cattle sell-offs as feed and water supplies dwindle, threatening herd health and livestock operations.
Dr. David Anderson with Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension discusses how geopolitical tensions and the Middle East, along with export disruptions in the Chinese market, will shape cattle markets in the months ahead.
A man accused of orchestrating a nationwide cattle investment fraud scheme has been arrested in California after being on the FBI’s wanted list.
Ben Kurtzman with American Farmland Trust discusses the growing pressure on farmland and ranchland and the steps being taken to help conserve farms and ranches across the country ,as unrest in the Middle East adds more obstacles for producers.
Jake Charleston of Specialty Risk Insurance offers his perspective on current cattle market conditions and shares advice for producers seeking to stay protected in an uncertain market.
National Pork Producers Council incoming president Rob Brenneman shares insights from the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, where producers gathered to discuss Farm Bill policy, sustainability, and other priorities for the year ahead.
USDA Leaves U.S. Grain Stocks Unchanged, Projects Mixed Livestock Fundamentals in March WASDE Report
USDA’s March WASDE report leaves U.S. corn, soybean and wheat ending stocks unchanged while adjusting global production estimates for South America.
Partnership with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ensures Engineering Excellence and Operational Effectiveness
U.S. Agriculture Faces Mixed Weather, Market Pressures
Co-founders Jeremy and Heather Clark share how Vets to Cowboys helps U.S. veterans build new skills, find community in cattle ranching, and discover new opportunities in agriculture.
Strong consumer demand supports livestock market outlook.
Strike risk adds volatility to already tight markets.
Technology-driven lending decisions may shape the future availability of farm credit.
Cattle: Beef & Dairy
Ted Odle discussed buyer demand, current pricing trends and upcoming summer and fall cattle offerings.
The dairy industry continues adapting to changing consumer habits and evolving labor technology.
With U.S. cattle supplies already tight, drought response remains a long-term supply issue.
Pork
Jose de Jesus explains the National Pork Board’s new campaign, “Taste What Pork Can Do,” which aims to build long-term engagement with Millennial and Gen-Z consumers.
Strong Easter demand supports protein and crop markets.
Poultry
Protein markets are fragmenting. Beef is supply-driven and more structurally expensive, whereas pork and poultry remain price-competitive.
Expanding chicken supplies are likely to keep prices under pressure in early 2026 despite steady demand growth.
Federal nutrition policy is signaling a stronger demand for whole foods produced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Consumer-facing guidance favors animal protein, but institutional demand may change little under existing saturated fat limits.
Sheep, Goats & Lamb
The award-winning frozen treats are helping introduce consumers to goat milk in a new way.
Consumers are watching affordability, but projected beef demand remains strong enough to sustain market attention.
Texas A&M economist David Anderson says sharp declines in lamb and mutton production are helping support higher prices.
