February 2026

Ag News, Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Stocker, USDA

USDA plans phased reopening of southern cattle ports on Aug. 24 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin a phased reopening of southern ports to Mexican cattle imports Aug. 24, contingent on Mexico continuing to meet standards in a joint action plan to control New World screwworm.  The first reopening will occur at the ... Read More

Beef cattle in South Dakota beat the summer sun next to a man made pool while taking break from grazing in the pasture. (iStock-#2251402213 │ RyanJLane)
Central Region, South Dakota, Water

Livestock water testing

Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)
Hay Range Pasture, Land, Regional Roundup, Western Region, Wyoming

Stam named rangeland management specialist

Ripe milo or grain sorghum field. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Your numbers only tell half the story—here’s the rest

Is artificial intelligence use in fake news out of control?  

Black Angus cow in tall fescue. (Adobe Stock │ #663974851 - jackienix)

Stretch your winter feed supply by renting acres for stockpiled fescue

(Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Lesser prairie-chicken removed from endangered species list 

Water test kit. (Adobe Stock │ #444475564 - carballo)

Water line management guide for swine production published

Herd of grazing cows on a vast field. (Adobe Stock-#168421307 │ Maryna Konoplytska)

Rural people pull together

Auction Calendar February 27 2026

Farmer is standing in his growing wheat field. (Adobe Stock │ #439789431 - djoronimo)

Ag Safety Awareness Program Week highlights link between farmer health and farm safety