Livestock

Droughts have become more frequent in the western United States in the last two decades and have led to significant consequences for those working in the agriculture industry. Farmers are …

By Dale R. Woerner, associate professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. The impact of COVID-19 on the livestock and meat industry is …

BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota livestock purchasers must make sure any livestock they buy or receive from other states meets North Dakota’s import requirements. “Due to recent meat plant closures, …

Congress authorized $9.5 billion for livestock and specialty crop producers and local foods systems through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, but tasked the U.S. Department of Agriculture …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an extension to July 15, 2020, for filing Packers and Stockyards Annual Reports with the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Fair Trade Practices Program, Packers …

BILLINGS, MONT.–The opportunity for kids started in the cattle industry is knocking, and loudly. Applications for the NILE Merit Heifer program are now available for the 2020-2021 year. The NILE Merit …

With calving season upon us, many ranchers need to move and sell cattle. A lot of producers are buying and selling bulls right now and some are still trying to …

The Wyoming Beef Council (WBC) has an upcoming vacancy for a producer of range cattle.  The term for Lacee Sims, Evanston, who currently serves in this position will expire June …

SPONSORED: After a lifetime of hard work and building a successful operation, there is much to think through as you consider a transition. Where should you start? What do you …

South Dakota State University Extension is looking to fill an opening for a sheep extension field specialist at the Regional Extension Center in Rapid City, S.D. The position is open …