The wool sweaters, pants and jackets the USA Olympic team wore are stunning.

We’ve had several inquiries by folks wanting to get started since these sky-high prices, both beef and lamb, have shown the benefit of diversifying from the corn and bean doldrums.

This is the middle of February and it’s not supposed to be this dry.

Getting cows off to a good start at the beginning of lactation can sometimes be a struggle. Hypocalcemia, also known as milk fever, is often the culprit, triggered by a drop in blood calcium levels.

Western Illinois University’s Livestock Judging Team earned national recognition this season, placing in the top five at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and being named the 2026 National Western Stock Show Senior College Champion Team in Denver.

Parasites are a hidden drain on cattle performance, quietly stealing productivity and profit from herds across the country.

In a key win for U.S. pork producers, President Donald Trump has finalized a beneficial trade agreement with Taiwan, a direct result of the National Pork Producers Council’s long-fought effort to secure greater market access in the Asian nation.

The deadline for producers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program is Feb. 26.

Join University of Illinois Extension for a series, “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond,” that will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience.