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

Relative prices of steers, heifers, and bulls

Understanding weight, sex, and management impacts on cattle value.

October 16, 2025

October 18, 2025

FFA Chapter Tribute: Caty Janicek

Mike Pearson talks with Caty Janicek about agriculture production in her hometown and why FFA is so important to her.

October 17, 2025

Cattle trading orders: Skip steps, lose profits

Proper sequence crucial in sell/buy trades as skipped mathematical steps cause buyers to bid away value while believing they're profitable, with stressed calves facing market discounts.

October 17, 2025

Rain, cooling in the forecast but then back to warmer temps

The latest look at the short-term weather by agricultural meteorologist Greg Soulje.

October 17, 2025

Iowa Beef Center’s Genetic Symposium set for Nov. 19–20

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University will host the third annual Genetic Symposium Nov. 19–20 in Ames, at the ISU Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center.

October 17, 2025

USDA shares screwworm response playbook

Playbook outlines resources and tools to ensure preparedness and coordination if NWS spreads to the U.S.

October 16, 2025

Min Du explores beef quality and animal health

With an endowed role, Professor Min Du deepens his exploration into improving beef production and animal health outcomes.

October 16, 2025

Ruehle named executive vice president of RAAA

Greg Ruehle joins the Red Angus Association of America as executive vice president, bringing over 30 years of agricultural leadership and a commitment to advancing the cattle industry.

October 16, 2025

Graduate student earns national award for beef quality research

Kyra Elliott, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate student, earns the prestigious 2025 Dr. Bobby VanStavern Award for her innovative research on beef quality and grading technologies.