Category: Ag News
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New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas Calf
The threat many cattle producers feared has now become reality. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first case of New World screwworm inside the United States after larvae were discovered in a 3 week old calf in Zavala County, Texas. The infestation was found in the calf’s navel area, a common entry point…
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Pasco Man Accused of Stealing Cattle Truck and Demanding Cash for Return
A Washington state man is facing felony charges after authorities say he commandeered a cattle truck, drove away with a load of livestock, and then allegedly demanded money to return it. According to court records filed in Franklin County, the incident happened May 27 near Eltopia. Investigators say 46-year-old Clemente Esquivel of Pasco crossed the…
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Colorado Ranchers Help Pass Anti Rustling Law
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado ranchers who have experienced livestock theft firsthand are celebrating a new law designed to speed up investigations and improve communication when cattle disappear. Gov. Jared Polis recently signed legislation requiring faster coordination between the state’s Division of Brand Inspection and law enforcement agencies when livestock theft is reported. The measure…
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Drought Means Hard Choices For Producers
BISMARCK, N.D. — Dry conditions continue to challenge livestock producers across parts of the Northern Plains, and beef cattle specialists say tough management decisions made now could have a major impact on profitability down the road. With pasture conditions tightening and forage supplies becoming more limited, some ranchers may be forced to reduce herd numbers.…
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SDSU Launches New Dairy Degree Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. — As June Dairy Month gets underway, South Dakota State University is rolling out a new educational program designed to help meet the workforce needs of one of the state’s fastest-growing agricultural sectors. The SDSU Department of Dairy and Food Science has announced a new two-year Dairy Technology associate degree that will begin…
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Missouri 4-H Surpasses 2.5 Million Meals Milestone
Missouri 4-H members are proving that agriculture’s next generation isn’t just growing crops and raising livestock. They’re also helping feed their neighbors. The statewide 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign delivered the equivalent of more than 250,000 meals during its 2026 effort, pushing the program’s overall impact beyond 2.5 million meals since it launched in 2019. Each…