According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Timely rains and a strong cattle market

Drought Monitor map - August 5, 2025

Drought map shows more rain in the High Plains

Heifer at Show-Me-Select sale in Kirksville, Mo. Photo by Sydney Winn, University of Missouri.

Early pregnancy checking and culling open heifers improves efficiency, bottom line

Weather forces cancellation of Championship Sunday at the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo 

Lindberg confirmed for key ag trade post

Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

The USDA is investing $2.3 billion into international commodity trade markets and providing global food aid. (Photo courtesy Valeriy Evtushenko via Unsplash.)

U.S. trade pacts announced with two Pacific Rim countries