USDA Jan. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Friday, January 23, 2026 3:18PM CST
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.5 million head on Jan. 1, 2026. The inventory was 3% below Jan. 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
Severe Winter Storm Threatens US Cattle
Friday, January 23, 2026 1:08PM CST
A major winter storm threatens U.S. cattle, requiring producers to provide adequate nutrition, clean water, and wind shelter for survival. Cold stress significantly increases cattle's energy requirements, especially for wet animals and newborn calves.
View From the Range
Friday, January 23, 2026 6:58AM CST
DTN's View From the Range series introduces the Canadian cattle ranch of the Cross family from Okotoks, Alberta. The special ongoing series will follow the Cross Cattle Company through 2026.
America's Best Young Farmers/Ranchers-5
Friday, January 23, 2026 4:58AM CST
Katy and Houston Howlett's Camp Nevin Farms in Glendale, Kentucky, operates on the edict that it must stand on its own.