Dairy Genetics Meet Beef Demand

California Ag Today
Research highlighted by Farm Bureau points to feedlot management opportunities for a growing segment of the cattle supply.

Beef-on-Dairy Cattle Gain Ground in U.S. Feedlots

Southeast Regional Ag News
More dairy farms are using beef genetics, and the resulting calves now represent a significant share of feedlot cattle.

Wildfire volunteers

Idaho Ag Today
The Big Grass Fire in Owyhee County isn’t the only wildfire burning in Idaho.

Keeping cattle cool

Idaho Ag Today
Preparing now for what may be a long summer for livestock will protect herds from potential heat stress and related issues.

Domestic Beef Production

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard says the increasing reliance on foreign beef imports has made it much more difficult to grow the U.S. herd.

Brazilan Beef Tariff Exemption Proposal Causes Concern

Line on Agriculture
The White House is considering an exemption for Brazilian beef imports to increase supply and lower beef prices for consumers. Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, expresses concerns about the proposal.

AI and cow health

Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key

Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets

California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.

Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate

Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.

Satellite Expansion Could Broaden Virtual Fencing Use

Southeast Regional Ag News
Halter’s latest rollout targets ranches and grazing operations in remote terrain.

Virtual Fencing Expands as Halter Adds Satellite Connectivity

California Ag Today
Direct-to-satellite collars aim to open remote grazing land to digital management.

Grazing Action Plan

Idaho Ag Today
Teaching the federal employees how important our ranchers are, enhancing transparency and data access, expanding practical and management tools.

Precision Dairy

Idaho Ag Today
Precision agriculture, a concept more ag producers and more citizens are becoming aware of.

Pressure Builds on Beef Packers

California Ag Today
New insights show how limited cattle supplies are forcing gradual but significant industry changes.

Fewer Cattle, Big Consequences

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new newsletter from Derrell Peel explains how shrinking herd sizes are forcing changes in beef packing capacity.

Never Been Taught the Right Way to Vaccinate Cattle?

California Ag Today
A practical webinar offers step-by-step guidance on proper vaccination technique for beef producers and ranch crews.

The Cattle Vaccination Refresher Many Beef Producers Need

Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Katie Rein explains proper injection technique, needle selection, and the “safe zone” that protects both cattle health and meat quality.

A Smarter Approach to Mastitis Treatment

California Ag Today
Researchers say targeting antibiotic treatments more precisely can protect cow health while reducing unnecessary costs.

US meat production

Idaho Ag Today
Total US meat production is expected to increase in 2026, per USDA's first outlook for the year.

U.S. Cow Herd Hits Smallest Since 1951; Recovery Possible by 2027–28

Line on Agriculture
The US cow herd has experienced seven consecutive years of decline, with the 2025 inventory being less than the previous year, indicating ongoing liquidation. Bill Bullard of R-CALF USA suggests that the trend might reverse slightly in 2026 due to more heifers being retained for breeding, but significant growth may not be seen until 2027 or 2028