Boxed beef cutout values were higher Monday compared to Friday. Choice closed at $391.29, up $4.07, while Select finished at $383.62, up $4.67. The Choice-Select spread narrowed to $7.67 from $8.27 on Friday, with 48 loads reported. Among the primals, Rib increased to $534.97 from $533.63, Chuck rose to $338.49 from $331.98, Round moved …
Category: Ag News
Mar 09
NCLA Asks Court to End USDA’s Illegal Rule Mandating Electronic ID Eartags for Cattle and Bison
The New Civil Liberties Alliance asked the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota for summary judgment today in R-CALF USA, et al. v. USDA. Representing ranchers, farmers, and livestock producers, NCLA urges the court to vacate an unlawful rule promulgated by USDA and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that requires electronic identification …
Mar 09
2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo Kicks Off with New Venue and Record Participation
The 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) is officially underway at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. With hogs moving in this evening and the show starting Wednesday, the event is set to host over 8,000 exhibitors participating in various species competitions. Our own Ron Hays spoke with OYE’s Kass Newell about what to expect at this years …
Mar 09
Cattle raisers applaud construction contract for Texas based sterile fly production facility
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas: “Texas & Southwestern …
Mar 09
Producer Leaders Focus on Swine Health and Enhancing Consumers’ Experiences With Pork
The National Pork Board (NPB) adjourned the National Pork Industry Forum (Forum) last week, where industry leaders passed two producer-developed advisements related to pork quality and swine health. Pork Act delegates also endorsed the Checkoff assessment rate, determined the return-to-state percentage and recommended board members to the U.S. secretary of agriculture for appointment. NPB President …
Mar 09
USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advance Screwworm Preparedness with New Texas Sterile Fly Facility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas to help with Screwworm Preparedness. This facility is a key component in Secretary Rollins’ sweeping 5-prong strategy (PDF, 1005 …
Mar 09
Beef Rapidly Recaptures Market Share in Colombia
U.S. beef exports to Colombia rebounded last year, climbing 23% in volume (4,232 metric tons) and 77% in value ($40.8 million) compared to 2024 – when the Colombian government imposed restrictions on U.S. beef due to avian influenza detected in some U.S. dairy herds. Those restrictions were removed in the fall of 2024 and with …
Mar 09
USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advance New World Screwworm Preparedness with New Texas Sterile Fly Facility Contract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. This facility is a key component in Secretary Rollins’ sweeping 5-prong strategy (PDF, 1005 KB) to fight New World Screwworm (NWS), …
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