USDA Sept. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Friday, September 18, 2026 2:23PM CDT
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.2 million head on Sept. 1, 2026. The inventory was 1% above Sept. 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
Blueprint for Growth -- 4
Friday, September 18, 2026 1:18PM CDT
Roots represent the last unexplored area of crop physiology, and improving below-ground characteristics may hold keys to unlocking increased yields.
MCOOL Amendment Moves Forward
Friday, September 18, 2026 6:39AM CDT
Senate lawmakers advanced mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef in the Farm Bill, drawing support from cattle groups and opposition from industry organizations over costs.
NWS Zones Released Across Texas
Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:32PM CDT
USDA and Texas officials are lifting New World screwworm quarantine zones as cases decline, citing successful surveillance, sterile-fly releases, and coordinated efforts to contain spread.