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The USDA strike team uses dispersal by air and vehicle along with ground release chambers to keep the devastating flesh‑eating pest from gaining a foothold in U.S. livestock and wildlife.
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The May 2026 theme of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), “Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services,” highlights how data and financial incentives are driving biodiversity on the ground.
Is creep feeding really “insurance” for your cows? Two Iowa State specialists analyze the science behind milk demand, forage disappearance and long-term heifer productivity.
Despite May placements dropping nearly 10%, the June 1 on-feed inventory is the second largest on record. CattleFax’s Patrick Linnell says heavier carcass weights and slower turnover are keeping pens full now, but could chip away at leverage by fall.
Cattle futures were lower early Thursday seeing some profit taking after some technical chart breakouts this week, but also positioning ahead of the holiday.
Southwest Minnesota rancher and educator Jasper Oeltjen shares a strategic framework to help producers pull themselves out of “reaction mode” and improve their mental health and bottom line.
Foot quality and soundness are top of mind as producers evaluate their cattle year-round, starting with genetic selection, managing environmental and nutrition factors and culling the cattle that do not make the cut.
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