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

Schumer urges Rollins to block Tyson beef plant closure

Senator claims USDA has authority under PSA to prevent Nebraska beef processing facility closure so as to preserve competition and stop beef price surge.

January 20, 2026 - Industry Release

January 20, 2026

Minimizing risk of endotoxin stacking and vaccination-related stress in cattle

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 1 PM CT - Dr. Jeremi Wurtz, Beef Cattle Technical Consultant for Elanco Animal Health, discusses how low-endotoxin vaccines can help reduce vaccine stress while effectively protecting cattle from BRD.

January 20, 2026

Widespread cold wave to strike eastern half of U.S.

Jan. 20 weather update: Brace for late-week, high-impact winter storms from the far southern Plains to the southeastern states.

January 21, 2026

Screwworm worries and worse

The latest screwworm cases in Mexico bring more discussion about legal—and illegal—Latin American cattle trade.

January 21, 2026

Food prices, economic strain reshaped grocery shopping in 2025

Households still purchase foods based primarily on taste, affordability and safety, regardless of income level.

January 22, 2026

Cattle markets plunge on false New World screwworm rumors

USDA quickly debunked false reports of New World screwworm detection in Texas that triggered sharp Friday losses in cattle futures markets nationwide.

January 22, 2026

USDA announces New World screwworm grand challenge

Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.

January 16, 2026

Screwworm threat grows near Texas border

Mexican authorities confirm another screwworm case in González, Tamaulipas, prompting urgent calls for increased livestock monitoring and vigilance.

January 16, 2026

Farm Progress America, January 16, 2026

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the farm economy is showing mixed signals as policy uncertainty weighs on producer confidence.

January 15, 2026

How Mississippi River disruptions impact farm income and export competitiveness

LIVE STREAM JANUARY 21 AT 1 PM CT - A new study shows the Mississippi River Ship Channel supports an average of $226.5 billion in annual trade value through the New Orleans Customs District and handles approximately 20% of all U.S. waterborne cargo. volumes.