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. Signs that stable flies are attacking livestock include frequent tail flicking, muscle twitching, leg stamping, standing in water, bunching in the corners of pastures or pens, or lying with legs tucked under the body. https://www.farms.com/news/fly-management-for-cattle-244317.aspx NEWS_244317 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:25:27 GMT So far this year 72 cattle have had confirmed H5N1 infections. https://www.farms.com/news/cattle-egg-laying-poultry-in-utah-hit-with-h5n1-avian-flu-244316.aspx NEWS_244316 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:34:27 GMT At least 10 feedlots and three breeding herds have reported cases of imported cattle having Theileria. The disease is caused by the Asian longhorn tick, most commonly found on the East Coast. https://www.farms.com/news/nebraska-ag-experts-say-early-detection-for-livestock-parasites-illnesses-will-be-important-during-summer-show-season-244303.aspx NEWS_244303 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:18:48 GMT Additional markets for Canadian beef and veal is the goal of federal funding distributed to the livestock sector https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/cdn-beef-sector-receives-4-million-from-ottawa-291.aspx NEWS_244291 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:41 GMT Canada is investing more than $4 million to help beef organizations expand exports, improve trade access, and increase demand for Canadian beef in domestic and international markets. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/canada-boosts-beef-market-growth-286.aspx NEWS_244286 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:19:51 GMT New UC Davis studies found wolves often feed on cattle in California, while cattle living near wolf packs show higher stress levels that may impact future productivity. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/studies-show-wolves-rely-on-cattle-and-increase-livestock-stress-283.aspx NEWS_244283 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:01:16 GMT The Commission recognises that Europe would benefit from farming systems that rely less on imported feed and fertilisers, and from producing and eating more home-grown legumes such as beans, peas and lentils. https://www.farms.com/news/livestock-strategy-and-protein-action-plan-correct-diagnosis-but-no-cure-prescribed-244255.aspx NEWS_244255 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:59:15 GMT Canfax plans to use the input to modernize its offerings https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/cattle-industry-stakeholders-asked-to-take-canfax-survey-241.aspx NEWS_244241 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:37:19 GMT Toxic hydrogen sulfide gas quickly numbs the sense of smell, livestock farmers must use portable monitors during manure agitation to prevent fatal respiratory failure. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/don-t-trust-the-smell-portable-h-s-monitors-improve-farm-safety-216.aspx NEWS_244216 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:18:57 GMT In June 2026, NWS was detected again in Texas, prompting renewed concern and control efforts across the southern United States. https://www.farms.com/news/understanding-the-new-world-screwworm-for-livestock-owners-244213.aspx NEWS_244213 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:31:36 GMT “We want to strengthen their economics, sustainability and efficiency of their livestock operation,” Walz said. “We want them to learn how to make decisions and think through how that’s going to affect everything else in their operation.” https://www.farms.com/news/nebraska-ranch-practicum-spreads-research-resources-to-region-s-producers-244192.aspx NEWS_244192 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:47:49 GMT AgriLife Extension entomologists first confirmed the pest in Texas in 2025. The insect has been confirmed in 70 Texas counties so far. The insect feeds on a wide range of native and improved warm-season grasses, including Bermuda grass, Bahia grass, bluestems, johnsongrass and other important forage species. https://www.farms.com/news/pasture-mealybug-raises-alarm-for-texas-livestock-producers-244191.aspx NEWS_244191 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:44:23 GMT Moderate-sized cows improve herd efficiency by reducing feed costs, increasing stocking rates, and generating higher revenue per acre, making them a practical choice for profitable cow-calf operations. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/moderate-cow-size-improves-ranch-profits-184.aspx NEWS_244184 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:20:33 GMT A consumer group, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), is urging policymakers to maintain tariff-free beef imports, saying they help stabilize supplies, reduce food costs, and support the broader beef market. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/beef-imports-seen-as-key-to-lower-food-costs-148.aspx NEWS_244148 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:54:35 GMT The grant pool for next year will be opened for additional basic and advanced implementation grants. https://www.farms.com/news/aft-launches-beef-producer-economic-resilience-initiative-244143.aspx NEWS_244143 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:26:38 GMT North Dakota State University Extension specialists are offering considerations for supplemental forage during drought and dry conditions. https://www.farms.com/news/ranchers-should-weigh-options-for-supplemental-forage-during-drought-244097.aspx NEWS_244097 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:25 GMT A common misconception is that larger cows are more productive because they wean heavier calves. However, research indicates that for every 100-pound increase in mature cow weight, calf weaning weight increases by only about ten pounds. To better evaluate productivity, we use a measure of efficiency: pounds of calf weaned per pound of cow body weight (lbs. calf/lbs. cow × 100). Higher percentages indicate greater efficiency. Ideally, cows should wean at least 50% of their body weight annually. https://www.farms.com/news/the-impact-of-mature-cow-size-on-profitability-in-cow-calf-operations-244096.aspx NEWS_244096 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:51:44 GMT The webinars will be held on July 13 and July 20, both starting at 8 p.m. Central Time. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions, as the second webinar builds on concepts introduced in the first. https://www.farms.com/news/two-part-webinar-series-to-help-cow-calf-producers-make-better-mineral-decisions-244089.aspx NEWS_244089 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:49:38 GMT Implementing heat event action plans can help protect animals from heat stress. https://www.farms.com/news/proactive-management-of-livestock-critical-before-and-during-heat-events-244087.aspx NEWS_244087 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:43:23 GMT Optimizing manure value across systems, Dan Andersen, associate professor and extension agriculture engineering specialist at Iowa State https://www.farms.com/news/cyclone-cattle-feeder-days-held-in-orange-city-on-august-27-244038.aspx NEWS_244038 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:42:25 GMT