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Hungary, Slovakia on high alert with more FMD cases

Hungary, Slovakia on high alert with more FMD cases

Slovakia’s fifth foot-and-mouth case is not far from Austrian and Czech borders, farm has a connection with one of the outbreaks in Hungary.

Basketball vs. Cattle marketing

Basketball vs. Cattle marketing

There are some similarities between basketball and cattle marketing. Play the game with the skills you have developed and then do the same as you market cattle.

UTMB and veterinarians from Mexico identify potential new viral pathogen in cattle

UTMB and veterinarians from Mexico identify potential new viral pathogen in cattle

New UTMB research collaboration with veterinarians in Mexico leads to the detection of a likely newly recognized viral pathogen in cattle.

Texas flood damage: how farmers can document losses, claim assistance

Texas flood damage: how farmers can document losses, claim assistance

AgriLife Extension offers flood damage, disaster information for livestock and infrastructure insurance claims.

U.S. pork, beef exports lost momentum in February as uncertainty looms in China

U.S. pork, beef exports lost momentum in February as uncertainty looms in China

China announced additional retaliatory duties of 34%, to take effect April 10, creating further obstacles.

NCBA statement on White House reciprocal tariff announcement

NCBA statement on White House reciprocal tariff announcement

The Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released a statement following President Donald J. Trump’s announcement on reciprocal tariffs at the White House.

Will U.S. consumers hit their breaking point on meat prices this year?

Will U.S. consumers hit their breaking point on meat prices this year?

Macroeconomic uncertainty in Q2 could erode consumer financial sentiment, cause domestic meat demand to falter.

Farm Progress America, April 4, 2025

Farm Progress America, April 4, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at production challenges in both oranges and eggs. Plus, how will it impact our most important meal of the day.

USDA offers disaster aid to Texas farmers affected by wildfires

USDA offers disaster aid to Texas farmers affected by wildfires

The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers both technical and financial support to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these severe weather events.

2025 BIF Research Symposium and Convention registration open

2025 BIF Research Symposium and Convention registration open

The event will be hosted June 10-13 in Amarillo, Texas.