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Minimizing risk of endotoxin stacking and vaccination-related stress in cattle

Minimizing risk of endotoxin stacking and vaccination-related stress in cattle

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 1 PM CT - Dr. Jeremi Wurtz, Beef Cattle Technical Consultant for Elanco Animal Health, discusses how low-endotoxin vaccines can help reduce vaccine stress while effectively protecting cattle from BRD.

Widespread cold wave to strike eastern half of U.S.

Widespread cold wave to strike eastern half of U.S.

Jan. 20 weather update: Brace for late-week, high-impact winter storms from the far southern Plains to the southeastern states.

Screwworm worries and worse

Screwworm worries and worse

The latest screwworm cases in Mexico bring more discussion about legal—and illegal—Latin American cattle trade.

Food prices, economic strain reshaped grocery shopping in 2025

Food prices, economic strain reshaped grocery shopping in 2025

Households still purchase foods based primarily on taste, affordability and safety, regardless of income level.

Cattle markets plunge on false New World screwworm rumors

Cattle markets plunge on false New World screwworm rumors

USDA quickly debunked false reports of New World screwworm detection in Texas that triggered sharp Friday losses in cattle futures markets nationwide.

USDA announces New World screwworm grand challenge

USDA announces New World screwworm grand challenge

Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.

Screwworm threat grows near Texas border

Screwworm threat grows near Texas border

Mexican authorities confirm another screwworm case in González, Tamaulipas, prompting urgent calls for increased livestock monitoring and vigilance.

Farm Progress America, January 16, 2026

Farm Progress America, January 16, 2026

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the farm economy is showing mixed signals as policy uncertainty weighs on producer confidence.

How Mississippi River disruptions impact farm income and export competitiveness

How Mississippi River disruptions impact farm income and export competitiveness

LIVE STREAM JANUARY 21 AT 1 PM CT - A new study shows the Mississippi River Ship Channel supports an average of $226.5 billion in annual trade value through the New Orleans Customs District and handles approximately 20% of all U.S. waterborne cargo. volumes.

Breeding for better efficiency: Genetic research targets methane in grazing cattle

Breeding for better efficiency: Genetic research targets methane in grazing cattle

Researchers spotlight how selecting cattle for lower methane emissions could deliver long-term gains in efficiency and sustainability for the beef industry.