https://www.farms.com/news/crops/ News-Crop related content provided by https://www.farms.com/ Copyright � 1995-2026 Farms.com, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. A Senate proposal aims to reduce meatpacking concentration by limiting companies to one type of meat, but economists and industry leaders warn the plan could increase costs and hurt producers. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/new-bill-challenges-meatpacking-market-power-243.aspx NEWS_239243 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:35:13 GMT While formats and production systems have changed over time, the value of the Nebraska Beef Cattle Report has been defined by how it is used. Across generations and across roles in the beef industry, producers, consultants, extension educators, and industry professionals point to the same reason they keep coming back to the report. This annual report helps them make better decisions. https://www.farms.com/news/the-nebraska-beef-report-advancing-the-beef-industry-for-over-100-years-239225.aspx NEWS_239225 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:12:56 GMT Internal and external parasites are also detrimental to overall heifer health and productivity; calves coming off pasture should be dewormed with an effective parasiticide. https://www.farms.com/news/health-considerations-for-beef-heifers-transitioning-to-the-breeding-herd-239222.aspx NEWS_239222 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:05:05 GMT A new partnership program offers insurance credits and hardware rebates to livestock farmers who install barn monitoring systems, encouraging better risk management and improved protection of animals and farm operations. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/farmers-earn-benefits-with-barn-alarm-systems-221.aspx NEWS_239221 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:12:31 GMT Zoetis plans to acquire Neogen animal genomics business for 160 million to expand precision animal health tools and improve livestock genetic insights for producers worldwide. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/zoetis-builds-future-for-livestock-health-201.aspx NEWS_239201 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:09:46 GMT UT Martin’s herd of black and white cattle – affectionately called “Oreo cows” – currently call outdated facilities home. Dr. Todd Winters, dean of the UT Martin College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, developed the proposal for the COW Facility. https://www.farms.com/news/proposed-state-budget-to-fund-ut-martin-cattle-outreach-workforce-facility-239173.aspx NEWS_239173 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:19:17 GMT Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a Producer Town Hall on Traceability on March 2, ahead of its Annual General Meeting, bringing together industry representatives and cattle producers to share perspectives on one of the most pressing issues currently facing the beef sector.  “Traceability has become one of the most talked-about issues in the Canadian beef industry in recent weeks,” says Doug Roxburgh, Chair of ABP.  “ABP is in a listening phase and is committed to hearing directly from Alberta cattle producers and representing their best interests as discussions move forward. The purpose of this Town Hall was to provide additional time and space for producers to share their perspectives, which will help inform ABP’s approach on this issue.”  Alberta cattle producers were invited to attend in person or virtually. The event took place at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary and was broadcast live to online registrants via Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS).  The event began with op https://www.farms.com/news/alberta-beef-producers-hosts-producer-town-hall-on-traceability-239155.aspx NEWS_239155 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:09:27 GMT Following extensive producer engagement, including 15 Producer Meetings and a dedicated Town Hall, ABP delegates passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting directing the creation of a traceability working group. ABP, alongside governments and other cattle organizations, will work to address deficiencies and producer confidence in the current model before further changes can be considered. Effective disease readiness and trade access require a traceability system that works in practice, not just in policy. It must be supported by proven technology, reflect the realities of cattle production, and limit undue costs or administrative burden. Without that foundation, the system will not achieve full producer participation and will?not work as intended.??? The?proposed amendments to Part XV of the?Health of Animals Regulations?(Identification and Traceability), as advanced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), create significant challenges for beef producers and ABP https://www.farms.com/news/alberta-beef-producers-objects-to-proposed-traceability-changes-announces-intent-to-form-traceability-working-group-239154.aspx NEWS_239154 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:08:17 GMT Bill Goehring has bought and sold cattle at the Iowa Beef Expo for many years, and one of those purchases paid a big dividend recently. The southeast Iowa producer sold the top-selling Hereford bull at this year’s annual event. “We bought his sire two years ago, so this is the first bull we have sold from him,” Goehring said. “He’s a good bull and is very sound structurally. His pedigree is excellent.” The bull brought $15,000 at the sale Feb. 18, part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Iowa Beef Expo. Goehring said his customers are looking for several traits, including structural and carcass components. He said the top-selling bull features strong maternal traits and should produce excellent heifers in the future. Below are breed sale results from the event. Angus The top-selling bull, consigned by Moffitt Angus Farm, sold to Wayne Webster. The top-selling female, consigned by Swanton Show Stock, sold to Heidi Kipp. Live lot average: $7,136. Charolais https://www.farms.com/news/hereford-bull-tops-2026-iowa-beef-expo-sale-239131.aspx NEWS_239131 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:10:32 GMT The young people who participate in Michigan 4-H are the future of our farms, our rural communities, and our industry. https://www.farms.com/news/michigan-pork-producers-association-establishes-new-4-h-endowment-to-support-michigan-s-future-livestock-leaders-239125.aspx NEWS_239125 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:20:30 GMT The only reasonable exception is true stockpiled forage left intentionally from last fall, and only if soil conditions are firm enough to prevent damage. https://www.farms.com/news/early-green-doesn-t-mean-ready-to-graze-239123.aspx NEWS_239123 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:07:34 GMT “Established science has repeatedly proven that healthy rangelands maintained by cattle grazing are exactly where the lesser prairie chicken thrives,” said NCBA President and Virginia cattle producer Gene Copenhaver. https://www.farms.com/news/lesser-prairie-chicken-removed-from-esa-list-239121.aspx NEWS_239121 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:49:35 GMT The study also isolated bacteria strains associated with combatting diarrhea pathogens. https://www.farms.com/news/improving-cattle-production-efficiency-and-health-through-breeding-and-probiotics-239120.aspx NEWS_239120 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:33:16 GMT The program began in Taylor County in 2016 as a pilot project and has now grown to serve farmers and landowners in eight counties: Adams, Carroll, Cherokee, Guthrie, Ida, Page, Taylor, and Woodbury. https://www.farms.com/news/secretary-naig-extends-popular-cattle-and-conservation-working-lands-project-239117.aspx NEWS_239117 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:19:30 GMT Envu introduces Marshal Imazapic herbicide to help ranchers control invasive grasses. The product can be tanked mixed with Rejuvra herbicide for improved weed control and a longer application window. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/new-weed-control-tool-for-ranchers-089.aspx NEWS_239089 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:23:29 GMT The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is pleased to see progress in the modernization of the Veterinary Assistance Program (VAP), including participant eligibility, program administration and delivery, which was announced today by the Honorable George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. https://www.farms.com/news/progress-on-modernizing-the-veterinary-assistance-program-239083.aspx NEWS_239083 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:05:17 GMT The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) stands united with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and l’Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) in calling on the Government of Canada and the federal Minister of Transport to immediately halt the proposed Alto High-Speed Rail project. https://www.farms.com/news/beef-farmers-call-for-responsible-agriculture-first-planning-in-alto-high-speed-rail-development-239082.aspx NEWS_239082 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:03:51 GMT “The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) welcomes the federal government’s announcement that pasture-related feed costs will be recognized as allowable expenses under AgriStability beginning in the 2026 program year. This announcement confirms the commitments announced by the Minister last fall. “This improvement will make AgriStability more responsive for cattle producers who utilize rented pastureland. CCA will work closely with government to understand implementation details while continuing to advocate for additional program enhancements that bring program allowable expenses closer to what producers experience on the ground, especially in drought situations. “As discussions begin on the Next Policy Framework, CCA will continue to advocate for a permanent increase to the AgriStability $3 million payment cap that has been in place since the program’s inception.” https://www.farms.com/news/canadian-cattle-association-statement-on-changes-to-agristability-239073.aspx NEWS_239073 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:07 GMT In the years leading up to the release of the DGAs the current body of nutrition science is evaluated to help inform the recommendations. https://www.farms.com/news/new-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-reinforce-beef-s-role-in-a-healthy-lifestyle-239053.aspx NEWS_239053 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:58:59 GMT Additionally, the LRP premium is subsidized. The policy does not cover poor animal performance or animal death. https://www.farms.com/news/livestock-risk-protection-insurance-a-tool-to-help-manage-risk-239052.aspx NEWS_239052 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:52:21 GMT