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Beef, beef, economy, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Livestock Markets, USDA

USDA announces $57 million for meat processing expansion 

USDA announced $57.4 million in tentative awards for 147 meat and poultry processing projects across 40 states. Read More

Cattle in a feed lot or feed yard. (iStock │ #1302314885 - Clinton Austin)
Beef, Cattle Report, Livestock, Livestock Markets

USDA direct cattle prices

Photo courtesy of Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.
Cattle Report, Livestock, Livestock Markets

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Hereford cattle eating protein cubes to supplement nutrients from dry hay ahead of spring grazing turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report

  • October 21, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Hereford cattle eating protein cubes to supplement nutrients from dry hay ahead of spring grazing turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)

Cattle Report

  • October 15, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Beef cattle prices have not reached a ceiling, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef economist. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

High Plains cattle sales report

  • October 12, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Photo courtesy of Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.

Welcome rain finds the region

  • October 9, 2026
  • By jerry-nine
Bovine Congestive Heart Failure is becoming more prevalent in feedlot cattle. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

High Plains cattle sales report

  • October 8, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Cattle Report

  • October 8, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Cattle marketing starts with knowing the buyer 

  • October 2, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cattle Report

  • September 30, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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