Livestock
The Pork Checkoff also offers Transport Quality Assurance training.
Did you know that eight states raise nearly 77% of the U.S. turkey supply? It’s impressive. But when it comes to the impacts of High-Path Avian Flu on commercial turkey flocks — it also means those same states, in most cases, will bear the brunt of lost production value due to the virus.
Get your holiday centerpiece from wild turkey and other heriloom turkey breed producers this holiday season!
According to the latest Cattle on Feed report, drought brought placement numbers lower.
Cattle: Beef & Dairy
Shaun Haney, Host of RealAg Radio on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147, joined us with his 2026 cattle market outlook and insights on beef prices.
The New Year is here, but in Oregon, some ranchers and livestock producers are still trying to recover from record wildfires back in 2024.
As markets anticipate a return to normal trading following the New Year’s holiday, the possibility of the southern border re-opening to cattle is capturing much attention.
Pork
From barns to show rings, producers and students say that livestock events offer economic opportunity and life lessons. Let’s take a look at some shows across the southeast in Georgia, Virginia and Louisiana.
Strong exports support cattle and hog market fundamentals.
Rising protein demand supports long-term trade in feed and meat.
Poultry
Egg prices have been on a roller coaster this year, soaring sky-high and falling back down to Earth in just a few months.
In June, prices were down 77% compared to the highest weekly price in 2022.
According to the USDA Outlook Board, margins could improve for producers depending on a decrease in cases of High-Path Avian Flu (HPAI).
Sheep, Goats & Lamb
Herd contraction remains gradual across North America.
Dr. Kelly Bruns from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture discusses how the college prepares students for careers in agriculture.
Corey Owens of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association shares updates about this year’s event and its continued impact on youth, agriculture, and the San Angelo community.
