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

Fed cattle prices surge while slaughter slows

Record-high fed cattle prices clash with declining boxed beef values and shrinking slaughter numbers, as futures markets swing on profit-taking and overbought conditions.

August 5, 2025

National Beef, USPB reflect on year one of genetics-based grid premiums

The American Angus Association®; National Beef Packing Co., LLC; IMI Global; and U.S. Premium Beef, LLC review successes and challenges with first-of-its-kind grid premiums, based on genetic merit data.

August 1, 2025

How a rancher’s darkest moment led to unexpected joy

When a struggling rancher blamed me for his financial collapse, I never imagined our next conversation would reveal how a timely podcast stopped his suicide plan. His story reminds us why second chances matter.

August 4, 2025

The USDA stamp

Setting the record straight—that “U.S. Inspected and Passed” stamp is not a what a lot of people think it is.

August 4, 2025

Beef price seasonality

Seasonal trends and declining wholesale prices offer hope for consumers, but tight supplies and strong demand will likely keep prices elevated year-over-year.

August 4, 2025

Farm Progress America, August 4, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the possibility of a merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railroads and the impact on agriculture.

August 4, 2025

Australian researchers pioneer world-first FMD vaccine

Biodegradable vaccine uses mRNA to induce an immune response, rather than an actual virus.

August 2, 2025

This Week in Agribusiness, Aug. 2, 2025

Livestock markets, the Farmer Forum, Big Beautiful Bill ag impact, weed management, the upcoming crop production report, FPS field demos and propane power are highlighted this week.