Livestock News

Group Travels 1,249 Miles to Unlock Keys to Beef Value Chain A small group of breeders were selected to attend the 2024 Beef Leaders Institute and spend a week learning …

Continuing to push on livestock competition issues, USDA proposed a new Packers and Stockyards Act rule targeting how “injury to competition” should be interpreted in lawsuits brought by producers against …

The U.S. cow herd has been steadily increasing in mature weight for several decades. Excess mature weight of cows has several downsides. The focus of this article is its impact …

In the vast landscapes of Garfield County, where flatlands meet rough breaks, Wally Harbaugh is shaking things up with virtual fencing. Virtual fencing works through GPS-equipped collars on livestock and …

Grilling season is certainly upon us now. The period from Memorial Day to 4th of July is a key time for beef sales and despite inflationary challenges to the economy, …

Talent, industry knowledge, and clarity are the trifecta needed to excel as a livestock auctioneer. For Jace Thompson, a Billings native, these qualities are not just aspirational—they run in the …

Among the nuisances of pests, horn flies continue to be the topic of discussion for cattle producers. Horn flies pose a significant threat to the well-being of herds across the …

The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) have received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) of the …

The National Park Service (NPS) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park. The FEIS presents a broad range of actions for …

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with FarmRaise, today launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. The …