Livestock
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.
Willingness to pay for beef climbed in September despite continued pressure on household budgets.
Kyle and Natalie Blum, founders of Solar Shepherds, discussed how solar grazing works, its potential benefits for livestock producers, and the importance of keeping agriculture part of the changing rural landscape.
NCBA’s Ethan Lane says the labeling policy would increase expenses for producers without driving demand.
President Trump wants to strengthen enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, but R.J. Layher says the Farm Bureau wants USDA to keep three rules in place.
USDA Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins discusses cattle port safeguards, screwworm surveillance, and plans to expand sterile fly production in Texas.
Farmers are gaining trust as concerns about food costs and misinformation grow.
Tight cattle supplies continue to put pressure on beef prices.
Tighter slaughter supplies are increasing competition for market-ready cattle.
Higher butterfat and protein levels can add hundreds of dollars in annual revenue per cow.
The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act would expand access to year-round livestock and dairy operations.
Drought and changing cattle supplies could keep pressure on producer margins through the end of the year.
Lower milk and calf prices are providing less support as feed costs move higher.
Early imports under the temporary quota remain well below the amount allowed.
USDA Food Safety Under Secretary Dr. Mindy Brashears explains efforts to expand small processor access, modernize inspection, and improve competition.
Cattle: Beef & Dairy
Weakening wells could put costly irrigation investments at risk across the southern High Plains.
USDA is also reviewing concerns over how well the program reflects current dairy conditions.
U.S. cheese exports continue to grow as domestic retail and restaurant demand weakens.
Pork
Weaker pork demand and rising feed costs could put more pressure on producer margins in 2027.
USDA says hunters could be among the first to spot the disease in wild hogs.
Producers are watching Congress as weaker demand puts pressure on the pork sector.
Poultry
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden explains USDA’s pilot to measure Salmonella levels throughout poultry slaughter and processing.
USDA forecasts wide price differences across grocery categories in 2026.
USDA reports more than 862 million pounds of red meat in cold storage at the end of August.
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.
