Grass tetany is a condition in cows caused by low magnesium levels in the blood and can lead to death.

Based on latest USDA monthly Livestock Slaughter data, the number of dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants in January 2026 was estimated at 246,800.

Nineteen states including California, Texas and Kansas boosted milk production a combined 712 million pounds in January.

The February Feed Outlook report shows this month’s global coarse grains trade forecasts for both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 trade year are made on the observed pace of shipments and supply adjustments. The forecast for global sorghum trade is unchanged from last month.

If you’ve ever attended a branding, there are two reactions when someone falls. When a younger person hits the dirt, laughter and ribbing will follow. On the other hand, when an older fellow hits the dirt, there is no laughter, just gasps and uncomfortable silence. I am at the age that a fall at a branding causes fewer laughs and more gasps.