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

APHIS Tick Riders take on New World screwworm

Mounted inspectors along Texas’ Permanent Quarantine Zone now treat captured livestock for New World screwworms in addition to guarding against cattle fever ticks.

August 13, 2025

July/August 2025 edition of BEEF available

Reshaping expectations for herd rebuilding; PLUS: Healthy calves, better beef; shipping season strategies; and managing microbes.

August 13, 2025

Ground beef now, or calves in 2026?

Producers making culling decisions before winter must navigate the value of the cow for culling versus producing a calf next year.

August 13, 2025

Protecting cattle from Asian longhorn ticks

FFAR and Zoetis investing $341K in rapid funding grant to develop biological control tool for the economically harmful pests.

August 11, 2025

What does summer pneumonia look like in calves, and what to do about it?

Even in the “quiet” season, cow-calf producers must stay alert to this common and costly pasture health threat.

August 11, 2025

Research grant looks to improve cattle breeding technology

FFAR and University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture invest $705,871 to increase in vitro embryo production success in cattle.

August 12, 2025

“What brought us to the dance?”

Strong sales and consumer loyalty show that taste and freshness keep beef thriving, while alternative meats struggle to stay on the plate.

August 12, 2025

Benefits of using cover crops for grazing

Incorporating cover crops into grazing plan offers cattle producers a potential low-cost feeding system.

August 12, 2025

New AHIR® program recognizes herds committed to data collection

The American Angus Association® launches a new recognition program, Data Driven Herd, in August 2025.

August 12, 2025

Ready for the worst: Building a large animal disaster plan

During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.