Livestock News
Get the livestock news you need to know for cattle, hogs, and poultry. This section covers updates on livestock diseases, exports, new facilities, and mergers and acquisitions.

What can farmers learn from the current bird flu outbreak in dairy cows?

Bird flu found in Sac County, Iowa turkey flock

Bird flu strikes flock of 4.2 million chickens in Sioux County, Iowa

Brazil braces for major livestock losses following record floods

Latest developments on avian flu virus in dairy cattle

Ag losses in spring Texas wildfires top $123 million

Texas wildfires kill 7,000+ cattle

Texas wildfires: What we know about farmers and ranchers near Smokehouse Creek Fire

Nearly three-quarters of Louisiana is facing D4 exceptional drought

Bird flu found at three Iowa duck farms and a commercial chicken flock

Iowa regulators again consider permit for controversial cattle facility

7 Top beef cattle feedlot apps

USDA proposes fairness-in-marketing livestock rule

Wisconsin town debates meaning of sustainability at hearing for proposed digester

7 products introduced at the 2024 Cattle Convention Trade Show

What beef producers learned at Cattlemen’s College 2024

Fewer cattle and lower U.S. beef production in the near term

Cattle and beef prices hit the stratosphere

Cattle Convention kicks off in Florida

USDA pilot program will test remote grading of beef carcasses

USDA introduces Weaned Calf Risk Protection for cow-calf producers

Current Tennessee drought conditions expected to persist through winter months

Weaned Calf Risk Protection introduced as a new insurance option for cow-calf producers

15 Minutes with Bob Ruth, National Pork Board President

Pa. cleared to resume normal poultry trade following HI-PATH outbreak

‘Solar grazing’ is a way for farmers and solar companies to use land. But there are challenges

Texas has poor pasture conditions; cattlemen remain hopeful for rain

Pennsylvania’s Painterland Sisters are farming with the future in mind

Missouri’s drought ridden pastures have farmers selling cattle

Groups work to keep the bacon in breakfast for New England consumers

With a second beef plant, Walmart raises concerns about vertical integration in cattle markets

Massachusetts animal welfare law is delayed again

Family farmer, animal rights groups stick a fork in U.S. Sen. Marshall’s EATS legislation

California officials explain Prop 12 requirements for pork farmers

15 Minutes with Minnesota pig farmer Lori Stevermer

Autumn drought leaves livestock producers concerned about pasture damage this winter

State ag officials oppose beef imports from Paraguay

Pastures have never been brown for so long, Iowa cattleman says

Tough culling decisions come with drought, forage shortages

Don't deworm all your cows, experts say

Gene editing technology produces first BVDV-resistant calf

New product may help farmers manage herd mastitis issues

How dairy farmers can get high-quality forages

Prop 12 ruling: What's next for pig farmers?

U.S. unlikely to vaccinate against bird flu

3 tips for drought pasture management

Wild 'super pigs' are rooting toward Minnesota. The state wants to keep them out.

Asian Longhorn tick remains a concern to cattle producers

Missouri Supreme Court upholds state law prohibiting local CAFO regulations

$15,000 reward offered in northeast Iowa livestock vandalism case

Gene-edited pigs show resistance to PRRS

Meet the Elanco VP in charge of cows of the future

USDA forum tackles consequences of meatpacking consolidation

Cattle experts talk about getting your newborn calf to nurse after birth

Texas dairy producers face challenges amid good milk prices

7 cattle producers share tips on drought, communication, and leadership

2023 could bring record cattle prices, CattleFax experts say

7 Key takeaways from Cattlemen's College 2023

Norbrook launches a new respiratory injectable for beef cattle

Kickstarter helps launch small Pennsylvania dairy farm

Vas and Zoetis's collaboration makes dairy genetic data collection effortless

Frost seeding legumes can increase profits

USDA adds to programs for dairy farmers