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

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October 19, 2026 - Nevil Speer

October 16, 2026

Understanding dystocia: Preparing for difficult calving

Calving is a natural part of cattle production, but some deliveries require extra help. Producers and veterinarians can work together in anticipation of potential complications and in responding when labor does not progress as expected.

October 16, 2026

Price discovery and market volatility (Part I)

As complaints resurface with falling prices, data on trade volume and volatility suggests the fed cattle market may be working better than critics claim.

October 16, 2026

Rainfall after drought can lead to prussic poisoning in livestock

Recent rains may have brought relief to drought-stricken pastures, but livestock producers should remain alert for signs of prussic poisoning in cattle and horses, says Tim Evans, University of Missouri Extension state specialist in animal health and veterinary toxicology.

October 16, 2026

Feed supplement may help fall calves cope with heat stress

Study will evaluate anti-inflammatory administered during backgrounding phase versus finishing phase.

October 15, 2026

Long-term weather forecast: What’s ahead for this winter?

LIVE STREAM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 1 PM CT - What's ahead for this winter in terms of temperatures and precipitation?

October 15, 2026

Beef production in 2026 and 2027

October WASDE report marks the eighth straight monthly downgrade for 2026 output, as falling steer, heifer, and cow slaughter point to a herd that has bottomed out but not yet begun to rebuild.