https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us tyrell@agproud.com Boise, Idaho, played host to the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) annual research symposium and convention June 1-4. Per event organizers and attendees, the event was a rousing success, with more than 400 attendees gathered to mingle and discuss the latest innovations in beef cattle genetics. Boise, Idaho, played host to the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) annual research symposium and convention June 1-4. Per event organizers and attendees, the event was a rousing success, with more than 400 attendees gathered to mingle and discuss the latest innovations in beef cattle genetics.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63748 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:41:53 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63748-bif-symposium-focuses-on-sustainability-reproductive-efficiency 63748-marchant-3100.jpg abby@agproud.com The June Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26 and 2026-27. This month’s outlook is for increased global coarse grains, with marketing year 2025-26 raised 15.5 million metric tons (MT) and 2026-27 raised 5.8 million MT. The June Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26 and 2026-27. This month’s outlook is for increased global coarse grains, with marketing year 2025-26 raised 15.5 million metric tons (MT) and 2026-27 raised 5.8 million MT.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63684 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63684-june-2026-usda-feed-outlook-report russell.h.knight@usda.gov The USDA confirmed the discovery of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in Texas on June 3, 2026. Subsequently, additional cases have been identified in livestock and pets within the U.S. In response to these NWS cases, the USDA and local state officials have implemented actions to contain and monitor the movement of the pest, including quarantines and movement controls of livestock in affected areas. The USDA confirmed the discovery of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in Texas on June 3, 2026. Subsequently, additional cases have been identified in livestock and pets within the U.S. In response to these NWS cases, the USDA and local state officials have implemented actions to contain and monitor the movement of the pest, including quarantines and movement controls of livestock in affected areas.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63675 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63675-new-world-screwworm-detected-in-the-us cmurchison@braungresham.com No doubt you’ve heard that New World screwworm (NWS) is now in the U.S. As of this writing, it is as far north as Tom Green County, Texas. This is not an article to tell you what NWS is, how to treat it or whom to call should you come in contact with it. There are plenty of other great articles and resources for those pieces of information. No doubt you’ve heard that New World screwworm (NWS) is now in the U.S. As of this writing, it is as far north as Tom Green County, Texas. This is not an article to tell you what NWS is, how to treat it or whom to call should you come in contact with it. There are plenty of other great articles and resources for those pieces of information.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63665 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63665-legal-considerations-involving-new-world-screwworm 63665-murchison-Screwworm-dashboard.jpg abby@agproud.com The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is virtually unchanged relative to last month. Fractionally higher beginning and ending stocks for 2026-27 reflect mostly offsetting trade and domestic use changes for 2025-26 with adjustments to imports, corn used for ethanol and exports based on data to date. The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is virtually unchanged relative to last month. Fractionally higher beginning and ending stocks for 2026-27 reflect mostly offsetting trade and domestic use changes for 2025-26 with adjustments to imports, corn used for ethanol and exports based on data to date.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63658 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63658-corn-price-unchanged-at-440-per-bushel kalyn.waters@ufl.edu We still aren't certain exactly how New World screwworm will impact our operations, but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to prepare in some ways. We still aren't certain exactly how New World screwworm will impact our operations, but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to prepare in some ways.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63624 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63624-prepare-your-operation-for-new-world-screwworm 63624-waters-4999.jpg carrie.veselka@agproud.com USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service officials confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm on June 3, found in a 3-week-old calf in southern Texas. As of June 9, six cases have been confirmed – five livestock in Texas, and one dog in New Mexico. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service officials confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm on June 3, found in a 3-week-old calf in southern Texas. As of June 9, six cases have been confirmed – five livestock in Texas, and one dog in New Mexico.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63629 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63629-new-world-screwworm-arrives-in-the-us-import-restrictions-span-north-america russell.h.knight@usda.gov The outlook for beef production in 2027 is forecast at 25.31 billion pounds, a 0.9% decline from 2026. A slight decline in production next year is based on fewer cattle slaughtered that is only partially offset by heavier anticipated carcass weights. The outlook for beef production in 2027 is forecast at 25.31 billion pounds, a 0.9% decline from 2026. A slight decline in production next year is based on fewer cattle slaughtered that is only partially offset by heavier anticipated carcass weights.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63511 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63511-2027-beef-production-to-decline-slightly-year-over-year david@agproud.com USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) officials confirmed Wednesday night the arrival of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County of southern Texas, making it the first confirmed case to arrive across the Mexico border. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) officials confirmed Wednesday night the arrival of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County of southern Texas, making it the first confirmed case to arrive across the Mexico border.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63604 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63604-new-world-screwworm-confirmed-in-southern-texas 63604-cooper-1.jpg abby@agproud.com The May Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains supply in 2026-27 is projected at 2,156 million metric tons (MT), 15 million MT lower than 2025-26. Spurring the projected supply decrease are expected declines in production, particularly in the U.S. but with notable declines in other major producing countries, including the European Union and Argentina. The May Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains supply in 2026-27 is projected at 2,156 million metric tons (MT), 15 million MT lower than 2025-26. Spurring the projected supply decrease are expected declines in production, particularly in the U.S. but with notable declines in other major producing countries, including the European Union and Argentina.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63500 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63500-may-2026-usda-feed-outlook-report abby@agproud.com The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is for reductions to supply, total use and ending stocks with higher expected prices. The corn crop is projected at 16 billion bushels, down 6% from a year ago on declines to both area and yield. The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is for reductions to supply, total use and ending stocks with higher expected prices. The corn crop is projected at 16 billion bushels, down 6% from a year ago on declines to both area and yield.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63472 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63472-corn-price-raised-to-440-per-bushel-up-25-cents carrie.veselka@agproud.com The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, the next iteration of the farm bill, was passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 224-200 on April 30. The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, the next iteration of the farm bill, was passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 224-200 on April 30.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63454 Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:18 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63454-whats-in-the-2026-farm-bill 63454-velselka-graphic.jpg russell.h.knight@usda.gov Overall, the 2026 beef production forecast is lowered to 25.79 billion pounds, only 20 million pounds below last month’s projection. Compared to last month’s expectations, the pace of steer and heifer slaughter was slower in March. Overall, the 2026 beef production forecast is lowered to 25.79 billion pounds, only 20 million pounds below last month’s projection. Compared to last month’s expectations, the pace of steer and heifer slaughter was slower in March.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63339 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63339-slower-pace-of-slaughter-partially-offset-by-heavier-weights abby@agproud.com The April Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26. The foreign 2025-26 coarse grains supply forecast is raised slightly this month, driven primarily by an increased production forecast, with slight increases to beginning stocks and imports. The April Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26. The foreign 2025-26 coarse grains supply forecast is raised slightly this month, driven primarily by an increased production forecast, with slight increases to beginning stocks and imports. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63338 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63338-april-2026-usda-feed-outlook-report abby@agproud.com The April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2025-26 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. Feed and residual use is unchanged at 6.2 billion bushels reflecting reported disappearance during the December-February quarter as indicated in the March 31 Grain Stocks report. The April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2025-26 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. Feed and residual use is unchanged at 6.2 billion bushels reflecting reported disappearance during the December-February quarter as indicated in the March 31 Grain Stocks report.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63301 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63301-corn-price-raised-to-415-per-bushel david@agproud.com The agreement puts 3,800 workers back on the job after a strike starting March 16. The Greeley plant slaughters approximately 6,000 head a day, for 5% of U.S. beef-producing capacity. The strike forced JBS to shift cattle deliveries to its other locations in the U.S., which were already not at full capacity during the low cattle supply. The agreement puts 3,800 workers back on the job after a strike starting March 16. The Greeley plant slaughters approximately 6,000 head a day, for 5% of U.S. beef-producing capacity. The strike forced JBS to shift cattle deliveries to its other locations in the U.S., which were already not at full capacity during the low cattle supply.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63302 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63302-jbs-greeley-plant-back-to-full-operations Check out the poll results from the March 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters. Check out the poll results from the March 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63273 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63273-march-2026-poll-results david@agproud.com While NWS is currently not present in the U.S., speakers and officials at the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, March 28-29, gave indications the spread is being successfully kept at a distance away from the U.S. – for now. But plans are in motion for its arrival, possibly as early as this summer. While NWS is currently not present in the U.S., speakers and officials at the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, March 28-29, gave indications the spread is being successfully kept at a distance away from the U.S. – for now. But plans are in motion for its arrival, possibly as early as this summer.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63244 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63244-industry-preparing-for-nws-as-path-approaches-us-border 63244-cooper-3823.jpg tyrell@agproud.com The USDA announced that the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service will be moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a sweeping restructuring of the agency. The USDA announced that the headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service will be moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a sweeping restructuring of the agency.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63258 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:14:43 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63258-forest-service-to-move-headquarters-to-salt-lake-city 63258-marchant-USFS-logo.jpg russell.h.knight@usda.gov This month’s outlook for 2026 beef production is down 110 million pounds from last month to 25.81 billion pounds. This is the result of a slower than previously anticipated pace of cattle slaughter in February and early March that is partially offset by heavier than previously expected carcass weights. The projection remains about 1% below 2025 levels and 9% below the record high set in 2022. This month’s outlook for 2026 beef production is down 110 million pounds from last month to 25.81 billion pounds. This is the result of a slower than previously anticipated pace of cattle slaughter in February and early March that is partially offset by heavier than previously expected carcass weights. The projection remains about 1% below 2025 levels and 9% below the record high set in 2022.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63176 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63176-production-slightly-down-on-slow-pace-of-slaughter If you get our online newsletter, you’ve probably noticed our reader poll. Check out our top selections from 2025. If you get our online newsletter, you’ve probably noticed our reader poll. Check out our top selections from 2025.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63196 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63196-top-reader-polls-of-2025 carrie.veselka@agproud.com A rumor started on March 14 claimed an unidentified Texas feedlot virus “sparked panic across southern cattle markets.” Multiple organizations within the Texas beef industry have rebutted this claim as false. A rumor started on March 14 claimed an unidentified Texas feedlot virus “sparked panic across southern cattle markets.” Multiple organizations within the Texas beef industry have rebutted this claim as false.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63178 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63178-cattle-industry-groups-bust-mystery-feedlot-virus carrie.veselka@agproud.com Check out the poll results from the February 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters. Check out the poll results from the February 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63148 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:38:26 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63148-february-2026-poll-results tyrell@agproud.com Early on the morning of March 5, after more than 20 hours of deliberation, the U.S. House of Representatives’ agriculture committee advanced the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 – often referred to as Farm Bill 2.0 – to the House floor. The legislation now moves to the full House for consideration before the Senate starts working on its own farm bill proposal. Early on the morning of March 5, after more than 20 hours of deliberation, the U.S. House of Representatives’ agriculture committee advanced the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 – often referred to as Farm Bill 2.0 – to the House floor. The legislation now moves to the full House for consideration before the Senate starts working on its own farm bill proposal.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63089 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63089-farm-bill-20-advances-out-of-committee 63089-marchant-1.jpg carrie.veselka@agproud.com Check out the poll results from the January 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters. Check out the poll results from the January 2026 Progressive Cattle newsletters.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63147 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63147-january-2026-poll-results carrie.veselka@agproud.com Plant workers walked out of a JBS packing facility in Greeley, Colorado, on Monday, March 16, putting a major dent in beef production at a time of high demand and high prices. Plant workers walked out of a JBS packing facility in Greeley, Colorado, on Monday, March 16, putting a major dent in beef production at a time of high demand and high prices.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63144 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63144-jbs-packer-workers-strike-at-colorado-plant 63144-veslka-getty.jpg abby@agproud.com The March Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26. Foreign 2025-26 coarse grains production forecast is raised slightly this month, with gains expected across barley, corn, oats and sorghum and small reductions expected for millet and rye. The largest increase is for corn production – particularly Ukraine. The March Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26. Foreign 2025-26 coarse grains production forecast is raised slightly this month, with gains expected across barley, corn, oats and sorghum and small reductions expected for millet and rye. The largest increase is for corn production – particularly Ukraine.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63138 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63138-march-2026-usda-feed-outlook-report abby@agproud.com The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2025-26 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. The season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $4.10 per bushel. The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2025-26 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. The season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $4.10 per bushel.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63118 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63118-soybean-price-unchanged-at-1020-per-bushel tyrell@agproud.com On Feb. 26, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finalized removal of protections for the lesser prairie chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), putting into effect a ruling made in a U.S. district court in Texas in August 2025. On Feb. 26, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finalized removal of protections for the lesser prairie chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), putting into effect a ruling made in a U.S. district court in Texas in August 2025.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63068 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63068-us-fish-and-wildlife-service-delists-lesser-prairie-chicken 63068-marchant-prairie-chicken.jpg david@agproud.com Far away from the Strait of Hormuz, the new oil crunch prices are hitting closer to home. Far away from the Strait of Hormuz, the new oil crunch prices are hitting closer to home.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63130 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63130-insiders-outline-impact-of-iran-conflict-on-gas-prices-fertilizer 63130-cooper-fg1.jpg