BATON ROUGE, La. (TWILA) — The LSU AgCenter is expanding its beef program to help Louisiana producers make informed decisions about their herds.
Josh Meeks reports on how the program is helping ranchers prepare for the future as herd growth remains a focus.
Meanwhile, bird flu has been detected in a Washington state dairy herd for the first time. State agriculture officials say the virus was detected at two dairy farms in the same county following more than 7,000 surveillance tests over the past two years.
Both farms are under quarantine, with veterinarians treating sick cattle. Officials are urging producers to watch for drops in milk production, fever and loss of appetite.
Officials stress that pasteurized milk remains safe and no milk supply shortages are expected.
Charly Cummings of Superior Livestock discusses strong buyer demand, cattle market trends, and fall weaning and marketing decisions for ranchers.
October 15, 2026 04:30 PM
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Analysts say it could be two years before measurable herd growth is seen.
October 15, 2026 03:03 PM
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USDA Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins highlights basic biosecurity steps as wild bird migration renews concerns about avian influenza in poultry and cattle.
October 14, 2026 02:00 PM
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Rising imports are putting new focus on how domestic and foreign suppliers can grow U.S. lamb demand.
October 14, 2026 09:00 AM
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As fall weaning begins, Jake Charleston explains how Livestock Risk Protection can establish a price floor for calves while allowing producers to benefit if markets rise.
October 13, 2026 03:30 PM
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Secretary Rollins urged state partners to review their wolf management policies, strengthen engagement with livestock producers, and work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address wolf predation.
October 13, 2026 10:52 AM
