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US cattle markets surge as prices hit multi-year highs

US cattle markets surge as prices hit multi-year highs

Cattle prices rise, while concerns over feeder cattle imports and potential USDA decisions on border reopening add uncertainty to future market trends.

Temps to quickly moderate across the Heartland

Temps to quickly moderate across the Heartland

WEATHER UPDATE Dec. 17, 2024: A seasonally active, but mixed weather pattern resumes.

Export testing safeguards livestock against infectious diseases

Export testing safeguards livestock against infectious diseases

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts describe export testing rules.

Packers facing perfect storm

Packers facing perfect storm

Sharply higher prices for cash steers and feeder cattle expected.

Aegerter named director of seedstock marketing

Aegerter named director of seedstock marketing

Kane Aegerter joins the American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hereford Publications Inc.

Protecting the herd from New World screwworm

Protecting the herd from New World screwworm

A new threat to herds comes from the New World screwworm, which is currently advancing through Central America into southern Mexico.

Top 5 AgTech trends for 2025: What’s next for regenerative agriculture?

Top 5 AgTech trends for 2025: What’s next for regenerative agriculture?

Ron Baruchi, CEO of Agmatix, reflects on AgTech's progress and how it’s shaping the future of global agricultural innovation.

Should livestock farmers buy a surplus of hay for next year?

Should livestock farmers buy a surplus of hay for next year?

Nutrient content should be the number one consideration when purchasing hay.

USDA: Precision technology adoption higher in crops than livestock

USDA: Precision technology adoption higher in crops than livestock

Although many PA technologies were adopted for reasons related to increasing yields, reducing purchased input costs, or improving environmental quality, other PA technologies were adopted to save on labor time and reduce operator fatigue.

Emergency funding to protect U.S. livestock and animals from screwworm announced

Emergency funding to protect U.S. livestock and animals from screwworm announced

$165 million in emergency funding is to protect U.S. livestock and other animals from New World screwworm and increase USDA’s ongoing efforts to control the spread of NWS in Mexico and Central America.