Oct 09
The United States had long been the world’s leading cotton exporter (Figure 1), with 87% of cotton production, on average, destined for export markets over the past decade (2016 – 2025). In 2016, U.S. cotton exports captured 39% of the global market, but this share has steadily declined since the onset of trade disputes with …
Oct 08
Boxed beef prices rose for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Choice cutout increased by $0.19 to $366.16, while the Select cutout declined $3.64 to $345.24, widening the Choice/Select spread to $20.92. A total of 142 loads were reported. On the primal side, Rib increased to $618.93 (+$8.63), Chuck rose to …
Oct 08
The weakening fed cattle price trend, in place throughout September, showed no directional change last week as the market traded $2 to $3/cwt. lower. A significant trend shift, first reported here two weeks ago, focuses on the tremendous change from the northern feeding region’s $10/cwt. premium over the southern region. This has inverted to give …
Oct 08
One man’s waste can be a beetle’s treasure, according to Oklahoma State University entomologist Wyatt Hoback. Who would have thought that beetles pushing dung and dead carcasses into the ground would benefit soil, livestock and even human health? Worldwide, beneficial insects face growing threats from changes to weather patterns, natural ecosystems and the food they …
Oct 08
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and Feedstuffs named Westway Feed Products’ Houston, Texas, facility, as its 2025 Feed Facility of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to a feed facility demonstrating outstanding commitment to quality, safety, productivity, regulatory compliance, employee development and customer relations. Through the Feed Facility of the Year program, …
Oct 08
A Gaines County man was arrested Oct. 1 by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Michael Looney. Anthony Xavier Flores faces charges of theft of property for unlawfully taking possession of several loads of hay without paying for them in Terry County. In May 2025, Special Ranger Looney opened the investigation. He obtained …
Oct 08
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) will once again heavily emphasize producer education at the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention (Cattle Con), largely through the comprehensive Cattlemen’s College program. In a conversation with Hunter Ihrman, NCBA’s Senior Director of Producer Education, Michaela Clowser detailed the sessions, speakers, and new access options for the upcoming event. 2026 …
