Mexico activated emergency controls after detecting a new case of New World screwworm in cattle in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon state, the closest case to the U.S. border since the outbreak began last year.

Farm income concerns along with state and federal issues continue to be a focus of Illinois Farm Bureau.

I admire those older ranchers for their work ethic and their passion to care for their flock, but it is hard to duplicate that in the younger generation.

I’m one month earlier than normal to graze my last farmette, just to give you an idea of how dry it is and how sparse the grass is.

The ducks are pretty messy with their water, but their funny walks and greetings make them fun to have in the barn.

Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the center of last year’s deadly listeria outbreak will be fit to reopen.

McDonald’s said it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches.

A new tool for dairymen is designed to provide technology to drive efficiency and profitability in their herds.

Effective probiotics can reduce antibiotic use in dairy herds.

Seedstock breeders should be identifying bulls they plan to consign to the 2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale.

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation encourages college students pursuing careers in the beef industry to apply for the 2026 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture is accepting nominations for the fifth cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders.

The earliest winter calvers were moved to corn residue closer to his home and, as mentioned last month, half of the stocker steers grazing the sorghum-sudangrass also were shipped out to a Nebraska feedlot.

I would like to find some time for some more brush control projects, but I’m concerned that the dry weather may have rendered the target plants less receptive to absorb the chemical than would be ideal and I don’t want to waste the herbicides or the time to apply them.

With the shutdown of the government, there is uncertainty in knowing when we will receive our cost-share funds from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The Tanner family’s interest in raising apples goes back to Walde, Switzerland, where Rudolph Tanner ran his family orchard until 1906 when he immigrated to the United States.

The first case of eastern equine encephalitis in Indiana since 2020 was confirmed by the state Board of Animal Health.

Since an early April low, live cattle prices took an upward turn that continued through September, but there are other concerns the industry is facing.

CattleCon 2026, the largest cattle industry event of the year, is heading Feb. 3-5 to the heart of downtown Nashville.

While my father and mother were far from apolitical, neither allowed any signs on our dairy farm. The reason was “the land’s for crops, the barns for cows and politics is for politicians.”

International trade, national barrow competition and local 4-H and FFA activities have kept Dan Parker on the run since he met with AgriNews a month ago.

Imports make up more than 22% of U.S. beef consumption — more than double what it was just over a generation ago.

Greg Thoren is using a virtual fencing system to graze cattle in various areas of his farm as part of his regenerative agriculture plan for his operation.

Successfully breeding cows and maintaining pregnancy is always financially beneficial.

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition has released a new “How-To” Video Series designed to give livestock producers quick, practical tools to improve grazing systems and pasture management.

Bovine respiratory disease is one of the greatest threats to young calves and gaining protection through vaccines isn’t always straightforward.

Indiana Pork donated $5,000 worth of ground pork to the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry in an effort to provide thousands with protein-rich meals.

The dairy checkoff has introduced Smart Swaps, a dairy-focused initiative designed to help schools meet evolving nutrition standards and student expectations.

We are looking for innovative ideas to strengthen our communities and bring the next generation to the farm to ensure our nation continues to have a safe, healthy food supply.

From precision monitoring systems to real-time automation, new tools are streamlining tasks, supporting animal health and giving producers something increasingly rare: peace of mind.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association announced a new livestock apprenticeship program that has recently been registered with the U.S. Department of Labor with the help of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

In today’s competitive dairy environment, herd genetics are more than a science — they’re a strategy.

Attendance at the Illinois State Fair and the Du Quoin State Fair combined for over 1 million visitors in 2025.

Milk was named the official beverage of high school athletics in Indiana by American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. and the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a U.S. Department of Agriculture agency that helps landowners fix natural resource concerns on their land.

The sobering reality is that many farmers are hurting. Talk to any farmer who grows row crops, and he or she will tell you they’re struggling with the lowest prices in almost 20 years.

Even though the White House remains up while farmers are decidedly down, some farm groups are starting to recognize that down isn’t up anymore.

It’s almost time for Mindy Orschell’s favorite view — sunsets from the combine next to a fresh-cut soybean field.

Most of our cow-calf pairs are still on pasture. However, the pasture is mostly burnt up, so we are feeding hay daily now.

Developing a livestock grazing plan during the initial design of solar projects helps to eliminate future problems.

Combining solar projects with grazing animals is a way for livestock producers to expand their operations without depending on land ownership.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has opened applications for spring 2026 semester internships in the association’s Colorado headquarters and D.C. office.

The United Soybean Board tightened its budget belt for the new fiscal year by prioritizing high-impact projects with better return on investment for farmers.

It takes a lot to shake a farmer or rancher. The definition of their worst day is oftentimes the type of day that would bring anyone to their knees and maybe even keep them down.

Cattle are now grazing on a field of cover crops at Riskedal Farms.

We went from moist to popcorn-fart dry. However, my warm-season annuals loved it. They just kept on growing.

This year I had the crazy idea that a duck would be a nice addition to the farm. Well, in the end I ended up with six ducks.

Many of us are still reeling from the recent tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. His legacy as a staunch defender of his Christian faith, as well as his defense of truth, has inspired thousands of people, young and old, around the world.

Foreign imports are gutting U.S. ranching. The American Beef Labeling Act would finally let shoppers choose American beef.

There’s no doubt that an introduction of New World screwworm, which is advancing northward from Central America and through Mexico, would have a devastating impact on America’s livestock, wildlife and people.