Agricultural Industry News: Stay Updated on Events Impacting Your Cattle Operation

Meat Institute updates Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit

Both were authored by the Animal Welfare Committee, working with Colorado State University Professor of Animal Behavior Dr. Temple Grandin.

May 15, 2024

NDSU to host animal disease emergency response preparedness

Goal is to better equip local responders with skills, resources needed to respond to a FAD outbreak or mass livestock mortality.

May 14, 2024

Is HPAI a risk to beef cattle?

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts explain highly pathogenic avian influenza and its ability to move to other species.

May 14, 2024

An unraveled genetic mystery in Angus

Genetic discovery by team of researchers and veterinarians helps Angus producers protect their herds.

May 14, 2024

Recovery resources available for Texas livestock producers

Resources available for livestock producers and residents in low-lying areas facing difficulties due to recent flooding in Texas.

May 13, 2024

Pennsylvania law aims to protect domestic animals, food supply against disease

Passage timely as the nation is seeing the spread of avian influenza in cattle.

May 13, 2024

Meat prices expected to increase slightly this summer

Notable trends include modest increases in beef and pork prices and a decrease in chicken breast prices.

May 13, 2024

May hay stocks provide early perspective on 2024 hay supply

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their May 1 hay stock estimates.

May 11, 2024

This Week in Agribusiness, May 11, 2024

The U.S. waterway system, WASDE recap, pork producer issues, the Fendt Lodge, Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days and sorghum trade opportunities are highlighted this week.

May 10, 2024

Senators request more aggressive approach on HPAI countermeasures

Legislative Watch: More research on wild bird deterrents, vaccines, biosecurity; USDA criticized for canceling cattle inventory report; $22M for underserved, veteran farmers.