Tag: cattle
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USDA Sees Tighter Cattle Supplies Into 2027
Beef imports rise while USDA trims cattle price expectations and maintains tight supply outlook WASHINGTON — Tight cattle supplies are expected to remain a major factor for the U.S. beef industry heading into 2027, while USDA is also forecasting increased beef imports and slower cattle slaughter during the remainder of this year. USDA’s latest Livestock,…
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Cattle Groups Push Back on Trump Beef Import Plan
Industry organizations warn additional imports could discourage U.S. herd rebuilding WASHINGTON — A plan by President Donald Trump to temporarily allow additional beef into the United States without triggering higher tariffs is drawing strong opposition from several of the nation’s largest cattle and farm organizations. The administration is looking to additional imports as one way…
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Summer Heat Puts Cattle Health and Performance at Risk
Oklahoma State veterinarian says water shade and early detection are key when heat and humidity climb STILLWATER, Okla. — Hot weather is part of summer in cattle country, but high temperatures mixed with humidity can quickly turn from uncomfortable to dangerous. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Oklahoma State University veterinarian and beef cattle Extension specialist, is urging…
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Illinois Farm Support Program Becomes FARM SOS
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A statewide program providing confidential mental health services to Illinois farm families has adopted a new name and launched a new website. The Farm Family Resource Initiative is now FARM SOS. The change gives the seven-year-old program a shorter name that more clearly describes its purpose. FARM SOS began as a pilot…
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Missouri Angus Sets Fifth Ladies of Autumn Sale
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — The Missouri Angus Association will hold its fifth annual Ladies of Autumn Sale on Oct. 18 at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout. The sale begins at 1 p.m. CDT and will feature Angus females, including open and bred heifers, cow-calf pairs, bred cows and donor females. The event…
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Missouri Junior Angus Leader Returns as Six New Faces Join National Board
SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. — The future of the Angus business has six new leaders wearing the green coat. Junior members of the National Junior Angus Association elected six new directors to the National Junior Angus Board during the 2026 National Junior Angus Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The announcement came July 17 during the show’s closing…