Tips Shared For Screwworm Protection In Sheep

VIA WEBINAR — New World screwworm (NWS) is not selective about which warm-blooded animals it infests. As of July 3, Texas had 31 cases, including 21 active and 10 inactive. Infestations have been found in cattle, sheep, goats and dogs.

Economists Say Markets Work Despite Near-term Challenges

VIA WEBINAR — For much of the past year, U.S. livestock markets anxiously monitored the New World screwworm’s (NWS) spread through Mexico, wondering when it would reach U.S. and how it might affect markets.

Central America Wants More Protein; U.S. Steps Up

OKLAHOMA CITY — Central America has emerged as a major market for U.S. protein exports, generating roughly $800 million in sales last year, approximately $600 million in pork and $200 million in beef. The U.S.

USDA Launches Plan To Expand U.S. Fertilizer Manufacturing

WASHINGTON — (USDA) — Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.

US Corn Production Down; Cotton Production Down

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 95.3 million acres of corn planted in the U.S. for 2026, down three percent from last year, according to the Acreage report. Soybean area planted is estimated at 85.

Loose Ends

The 2026 Iran War has raised the question of how exposed the U.S. economy is to geopolitical oil supply disruptions. It is widely believed that the U.S.

Lamb Showcased At Culinary Conference

DENVER — (ALB) — The American Lamb Board participated in the annual CAFÉ Leadership Conference in Chicago, an event that brings together culinary educators, academic leaders and industry partners from across the country to collaborate on the future of food education.

Jim Cooper Named The 2026 NMWG Sheepman Of The Year

JIM COOPER, joined on left by daughter Kate and wife Mary Jane. Older daughter Joyce Anne was unable to attend the presentation.

Just Talkin' Texas

When hide hunters annihilated the last of the great southern buffalo herd in the Texas Panhandle, they were thinking more of profits than of what their actions would mean to future generations.

Brushton Minton Obtains Win At Opening Day Of Calgary Stampede

ALBERTA, Can. — (PRCA) — There's a lot of admiration for Canadian bucking horses at the Calgary Stampede, but it's not the only place Canadian horses have their fans.            In tie-down roping, the most famous and successful Canadian horse is Peso.