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

Add value, manage market volatility by selling beef directly to consumers

Two updated University of Missouri Extension guides help producers understand the numbers and methods behind marketing your beef to consumers.

February 20, 2026 - University of Missouri Extension

February 20, 2026

The development of Oklahoma’s beef cow herd

The Sooner State remains second nationally in beef cow numbers, representing 7.1% of the total US cattle population as inventory climbs higher.

February 20, 2026

Farm Bill 2.0 provides additional certainty to American cattle producers

The legislation builds on previous reconciliation bill achievements while addressing conservation programs and rural veterinary shortages facing producers.

February 20, 2026

Commodity Classic 2026 addresses agriculture’s overproduction and margin challenges

Farm Progress America: Mike Pearson gives listeners a birds-eye view of what to expect at Commodity Classic 2026 as agriculture leaders gather in San Antonio, Texas.

February 17, 2026

You vs. You: Dispassionate

It’s hard to separate money and emotion, but being dispassionate when the markets aren’t going your way helps focus on how to do better.

February 17, 2026

USDA issues final 2023 and 2024 livestock relief payments

More than $1.89B in Emergency Livestock Relief Program assistance distributed for 2023 and 2024 drought, flood and wildfire losses.

February 17, 2026

Spring tick season increases risk of Bovine Anaplasmosis

Tick-borne bacterial disease threatens cattle with anemia, weight loss, reduced milk output, and potential death.

February 17, 2026

Virginia cattleman takes helm as NCBA President

A multigenerational Virginia cattleman brings a grassroots vision to national leadership.

February 17, 2026

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller launches new disaster task force to coordinate ag crisis response

The advisory group will unite producers, researchers and emergency professionals to combat natural disasters and invasive species threatening state farms.