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Ranchers near grizzly country in Idaho and Montana have been dealing with livestock losses for years, and a newly revised federal rule could change who's in charge of managing those bears.

A pair of UC Davis studies looked at what wolves are actually eating in northeastern California and how nearby cattle are holding up — the short answer is cattle show up often on the menu, and the herds are noticeably stressed.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller sent a formal letter to the FDA asking for emergency authorization of ivermectin-medicated livestock feed to help stop the spread of New World Screwworm.

The Protecting Americas Herds Act would let Cooperative Extension agents act as livestock inspectors, filling a critical gap in early detection of New World screwworm for ranchers in high-risk states.

Antibiotic sales for livestock jumped nearly 16% in 2024, reaching 7.1 million kilograms — the biggest single-year increase since 2017, raising fresh concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

A new USDA program called SPUR is putting real money — up to $500 million — behind smaller beef processors, with the goal of giving ranchers across the country more places to bring their cattle to market.

Casey Jentz from the American Angus Association shares insights on how ranchers can improve herd quality and meet the growing demand for high-quality beef.

While New World Screwworm has been found in Texas and New Mexico, local cattle prices are climbing, with producers remaining vigilant yet optimistic about the market's strength.

Cattle are spending more days on feed, leading to bigger weights and a record number of heavier carcasses, but this trend raises concerns over animal health, especially in the heat.

The future of the USMCA hangs in the balance, with Idaho's cattle industry keeping a close watch on its potential extension and the impact on local farms and processing facilities.