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Nothing is always better than “something”

Nothing is always better than “something”

Amid market highs and growing weekly gains, the call for government intervention fades as producers see the true value of fostering growth over regulation. Here’s why doing "nothing" might be the best course of action.

Secretary Rollins announces bold plan to combat New World screwworm’s northward spread

Secretary Rollins announces bold plan to combat New World screwworm’s northward spread

Five-part action plan includes sterile fly dispersal, surveillance upgrades, and Mexico collaboration to prevent pest reintroduction.

Show-Me-Select spring heifer sales top $2 million

Show-Me-Select spring heifer sales top $2 million

Some record high prices marked the spring sales of Show-Me-Select bred heifers. The combined gross amount from the five regional sales was $2,321,900 for 602 bred heifers.

Beef processor Kilcoy files for U.S. IPO showing rising profit

Beef processor Kilcoy files for U.S. IPO showing rising profit

Australian based company aims to capitalize on growing U.S. and Asian protein markets.

Texas firm ordered to pay $102.9M in cattle fraud scheme

Texas firm ordered to pay $102.9M in cattle fraud scheme

According to CFTC’s complaint, from approximately 2021 until December 2023, Agridime received more than $161 million from over 2,000 customers.

Record high prices everywhere; what could possibly go wrong?

Record high prices everywhere; what could possibly go wrong?

Despite historic prices and surging demand, underlying risks could cool the cattle market’s momentum.

Meat processors must be included in agriculture worker solutions

Meat processors must be included in agriculture worker solutions

More than 850,000 hog farmers, cattle ranchers and poultry growers rely on meat packers and processors to market their animals.

Farm Progress America, June 17, 2025

Farm Progress America, June 17, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the unexpected shot int eh farm for biofuels-- a massive jump is needed in production so that it can be blended into the U.S. fuel supply.

China approval for Bunge’s Viterra deal comes with demands

China approval for Bunge’s Viterra deal comes with demands

Beijing grants final regulatory approval for $34 billion deal creating an agricultural trading powerhouse.

Cow pies or golf balls?

Cow pies or golf balls?

From cow pasture and hay to fairways and golf greens—it looks like water no longer runs downhill.