Pasture Mealybug Now In 90-Plus Texas Counties, More Expected

COTULLA, Tex. — The pasture mealybug has drawn far less attention than New World screwworm or bovine theileriosis, but the invasive insect is emerging as another serious threat to Texas farmers and ranchers and producers across the Southeast.

Theileria Now In 28 States; No Treatment Available

VIA WEBINAR — Theileria, a tick-borne disease that can cause severe anemia in cattle, has drawn increasing attention since it was detected in the eastern United States in 2017. Its most pathogenic strain, the Ikeda genotype, has now been identified in 28 states, including Oklahoma.

Supply Chain Panel Discusses Tools That Make It All Work

AMARILLO — Coordination, genetics, health information and carcass data all play a role in improving profitability throughout the beef supply chain.

AgriLife Research Targets Parasite-Resistant Sheep

By Kay LedbetterInternal parasites are one of the most detrimental issues small ruminant animals deal with in Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are working to breed sheep that stay healthy and productive despite persistent threats.

New Mexico And USDA Approve State Meat And Poultry Inspection

For nearly two decades, New Mexico ranchers have watched their state operate without its own meat inspection program.

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor,            As previously reported, the PUCT remanded the Bell County and Sand Lake 765kV applications to the SOAH ALJs at its open meeting on September 11, 2026. These two applications comprise the middle Permian Basin 765kV transmission line.

Loose Ends

The Texas Cattle Feeders Association weekly newsletter reported that they along with Kansas Livestock Association and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association are closely monitoring reported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity affecting agricultural communities in Oklahoma, Kansas, and...

AFBF Intel Finds Imported Beef Will Undermine U.S. Producers

WASHINGTON — (AFBF) — The President’s plan to facilitate record imports of beef will have a significant impact on farmers and ranchers who are rebuilding their herds devastated by drouth.

Court Considers Ranch Ownership Dispute Between Family Members

This lawsuit involves an ownership dispute over a 304-acre ranch (“the Ranch”) in Titus County.  The Ranch was purchased in 1978 by Wayford and Reba Hollis, husband and wife.

Jesse Brown Delivers Record Setting Governor’s Cup Run

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — (PRCA) — Adversity was no problem for steer wrestler, Jesse Brown Saturday night.            Brown, on an extra steer, clocked a 3.6-second run to win the second round of the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup presented by Texas Precious Metals at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.