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

Dealing with net wrap

The guidance still stands: remove all net wrap from hay bales—conventional or degradable—before feeding or grinding.

October 14, 2026 - Clint Peck

October 14, 2026

FFAR explores New World screwworm vaccine

Medgene and FFAR invest nearly $500K to develop a cattle vaccine that targets proteins the larvae need to feed and develop.

October 12, 2026

Rebecca McDermott joins K-State as Extension feedlot specialist

Assistant professor works directly with feedlot producers, industry partners, extension agents and students.

October 8, 2026

Meat Institute develops new frontline workforce resources

Resources provide practical guidance and tools for plant-level leaders, supervisors and workforce professionals.

October 13, 2026

You vs. you: The Success Indicator

We all should work to embrace the 17 qualities of successful people.

October 13, 2026

Reviewing cow-calf share and cash lease agreements

Cow-calf share leases or cash leases should be reviewed for the upcoming year.

October 13, 2026

Cattle futures rally on bullish WASDE corn surprise

Live and feeder contracts surge as falling corn prices fuel breakout, while cutout shows diverging primal trends.

October 13, 2026

September/October 2026 edition of BEEF available

Fifty years of progress in cattle production; PLUS: EHD on the rise, Changing the diet, Cattlemen's fall checklist, Setting calves up for success.

October 13, 2026

NYSE owner plans futures for livestock in a bid to challenge CME Group

Chicago-based CME has offered cattle, hog trading since the 1960s; previously said that moving its tech infrastructure to the cloud can help control costs.

October 12, 2026

Fund the Future campaign grows support for angus education, youth and research

The Angus Foundation's campaign reached record participation in 2026, with 28 Angus operations generating more than $93,000 to support education, youth and research initiatives.