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Meat groups back EPA in wastewater rules lawsuit fight

Meat groups back EPA in wastewater rules lawsuit fight

Industry notes proposed rule would have forced meat processing facilities to close, food prices to go up and hardship for livestock and poultry producers.

Farm Progress America, October 16, 2025

Farm Progress America, October 16, 2025

Soybeans are not the only commodity without demand. Mike Pearson takes a look at how the demand for sugar beets has dropped. Prices have declined 33 percent since last year.

Nutrient density in beef is center of growing debate within cattle industry

Nutrient density in beef is center of growing debate within cattle industry

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT 11 AM CT - Dr. Stephen Smith weighs in on the relative nutritional values of grain-fed versus grass-fed beef.

Humans, animals and ecosystems unite in MSU’s One Health

Humans, animals and ecosystems unite in MSU’s One Health

One project found early weaning triggered immune responses in pigs consistent with existing knowledge of human responses to early life stress.

Nominate a conservation champion

Nominate a conservation champion

Prestigious award program recognizes stewardship efforts of cattle producers.

Factors influencing herd expansion decisions

Factors influencing herd expansion decisions

K-State beef cattle experts encourage producers to balance opportunity with management and long-term planning.

New tick found in Kansas, but K-State leads familiar fight

New tick found in Kansas, but K-State leads familiar fight

Veterinary diagnosticians help producers stay informed as Kansas confirms live presence of Asian longhorned tick.

Dry spell weighs on Texas’ cool-season forage planting

Dry spell weighs on Texas’ cool-season forage planting

Ranchers, forage producers face decisions as La Niña weather pattern looms.

AgriLife Extension publishes fact sheet on invasive pasture mealybug

AgriLife Extension publishes fact sheet on invasive pasture mealybug

Experts share latest insights and monitoring recommendations as invasive pest threatens Texas pastures.

Parasite control strategies for cattle

Parasite control strategies for cattle

Working with a veterinarian can help alleviate some of the stress of developing effective parasite strategies.