Louisiana Tech University’s School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry hosted its 53rd Annual Farm Production Sale in May, continuing a long-standing tradition that supports student scholarships, livestock units, and hands-on agricultural education.
Read MoreThe USDA says 1.702 million cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots during April. That was up 6% on the year and towards the high end of pre-report estimates, at least somewhat because of persistent drought conditions in many of the major feeding areas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rolling out several updates to livestock insurance programs beginning with the 2027 crop year, expanding coverage options and adjusting rules for cattle and dairy producers.
Read MoreAmerica’s demand for meat continues to grow, even as the cost of beef, pork and chicken rises. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to grilling season, and in the latest Market Intel, American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed what prices shoppers may find at the grocery store.
Read MoreCattle farmer Roy McIntyre, whose family has farmed near Holly Ridge for generations, says he’s concerned Meta’s proposed 2,250-acre site could threaten farmland, water and small businesses in Delhi.
Read MoreAlthough quality grades are the biggest opportunity for lost profit, yield grades are a key factor in premiums and discounts for cattle sold on the grid. As beef prices continue to skyrocket, yield grade accuracy is more important than ever.
Read MoreAn annual study from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports added more than $3 billion in value to corn and soybean producers in 2025.
Read MoreGrowing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate over competition and U.S. food security.
Read MoreThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is backing new legislation that would establish federal labeling standards for plant-based and cell-cultivated protein products, arguing consumers deserve clearer information at the meat case.
Read MoreMaintaining herd health is one of the most important responsibilities of any rancher. As part of a Beef Quality Assurance certification, participants heard some of the latest trends regarding herd health. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has the story from Evangeline Parish.
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Negasunt Powder (coumaphos, propoxur, and sulfanilamide topical powder) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm infestations.
Read MoreA devastating parasite that burrows into the flesh of its hosts is inching dangerously close to the United States, the Texas Department of Agriculture warns. The New World screwworm has been found just 62 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border in Nuevo León.
Read MoreThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and its nationwide network of state affiliates, concluded its 2026 Legislative Conference this week, bringing together cattle producers from across the country to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen America’s cattle industry and rural communities. Throughout the conference, producers met with federal officials and engaged directly with policymakers on Capitol Hill to ensure the voice of cattle producers is heard in Washington.
Read MoreMore than 130 head of cattle passed through the show ring April 10–11 at the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite during the Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Youth Livestock Show. The annual event brings young exhibitors from across the state together to showcase their livestock while gaining insight into the agriculture industry.
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorizations for four animal drugs aimed at preventing and treating New World screwworm, a parasitic threat that can cause severe and often fatal tissue damage in livestock and other animals.
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