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. The combine leaves the field, the grain is in the bin, and for most people, the corn crop is finished. However, for livestock producers, the harvest may only be entering its second phase. A field still produces something of value after the grain has been harvested. Husks, leaves, cobs, stalks, and some amount of grain and ears are scattered across the field. For the cow, it simply isn’t residue, it’s another source of feed. https://www.farms.com/news/grazing-corn-residue-connecting-crops-cattle-and-soil-247985.aspx NEWS_247985 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:23:33 GMT Cattle prices over the last year across all classes of cattle have been volatile. These changes in market values, as well as escalating input prices, are impacting beef cow share and cash lease agreements in determining what is “fair” to both cow owners and those who are leasing the cows. https://www.farms.com/news/reviewing-cow-calf-share-and-cash-lease-agreements-247980.aspx NEWS_247980 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:59:27 GMT Reducing methane emissions from livestock will likely require more than a single intervention. Feed additives, manure management, vaccines, improved measurement and other strategies all have a role to play. https://www.farms.com/news/clear-conversations-genetics-could-offer-a-lasting-tool-for-reducing-livestock-methane-247979.aspx NEWS_247979 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:56:01 GMT A parasitic fly known as the New World Screwworm (screwworm), once eradicated from the U.S. about 60 years ago, re-entered the country this summer. It attacks only living, warm-blooded animals. https://www.farms.com/news/the-u-s-is-battling-new-world-screwworm-with-old-school-climate-denialism-247976.aspx NEWS_247976 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:47:57 GMT U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Idaho State Director Rick D. Youngblood announced a total of $560,000 was awarded to support three agricultural producers in rural Idaho through USDA's Value Added Producer Grant program. https://www.farms.com/news/usda-invests-in-idaho-s-beef-and-ag-producers-with-funding-for-value-added-agriculture-247904.aspx NEWS_247904 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:04:14 GMT Participants will follow cattle from the feedlot pen through carcass evaluation and pricing to better understand how management decisions influence beef value. https://www.farms.com/news/ndsu-extension-to-host-fall-pens-to-processor-program-in-dickinson-247903.aspx NEWS_247903 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:02:12 GMT Ontario’s top meat processors were honoured at the 2026 Ontario’s Finest Meat Competition, recognizing outstanding quality, innovation and craftsmanship. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/ontario-meat-awards-crown-top-processors-888.aspx NEWS_247888 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:44:01 GMT Livestock keep an estimated 1.7 billion people fed, employed, or both. Yet in most conversations about ending hunger, livestock shows up only as a caveat: something to offset, scale back or work around. https://www.farms.com/news/why-the-conversation-about-livestock-and-hunger-needs-to-change-247862.aspx NEWS_247862 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:10:04 GMT Beef cattle producers from across Northeast Tennessee and the surrounding region are invited to attend the 2026 Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo and Master Beef Producer Program, scheduled for October 15-16 at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center in Greeneville. https://www.farms.com/news/ut-northeast-tennessee-beef-expo-and-master-beef-producer-program-set-for-october-15-16-247813.aspx NEWS_247813 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:51:57 GMT Beef producers can attend the 2026 Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo and Master Beef Producer Program to learn best practices, network, and improve herd management skills. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/tennessee-beef-expo-returns-with-expanded-learning-782.aspx NEWS_247782 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:45:09 GMT Three industry groups in states with some of the highest beef cattle-production in the nation, released a joint statement saying ICE activity is causing disruptions with costly and unnecessary impacts on an already pressured industry. https://www.farms.com/news/cattle-groups-say-ice-activity-ripples-through-supply-chain-247739.aspx NEWS_247739 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:43:20 GMT Corn silage is often used as a primary ingredient in growing cattle diets. The crude protein content of corn silage is approximately 6.5 to 8.5%, which is primarily in the form of rumen degradable protein (RDP). https://www.farms.com/news/comparing-feed-options-whole-soybeans-roasted-soybeans-and-distillers-grains-in-silage-based-growing-cattle-diets-247734.aspx NEWS_247734 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:38:00 GMT Mitigation of manure-based methane on cattle operations is a topic of growing interest due to concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and safety in buildings with in-barn manure storage. https://www.farms.com/news/methane-from-cattle-manure-part-2-of-3-mitigation-of-feedyard-emissions-247732.aspx NEWS_247732 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:33:32 GMT Nebraska research shows roasted soybeans offer high rumen undegradable protein to boost feed efficiency in growing cattle, making them a viable alternative to distillers grains. https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/protein-supplements-improve-corn-silage-cattle-diets-697.aspx NEWS_247697 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:27:43 GMT Two Penn State scientists are part of a national research team recognized with the 2026 agInnovation Excellence in Multistate Research Award for work aimed at improving reproductive performance in cattle and sheep — a challenge that costs U.S. livestock producers billions of dollars each year. https://www.farms.com/news/penn-state-scientists-recognized-for-multistate-livestock-reproduction-research-247681.aspx NEWS_247681 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:54:38 GMT Completing a forage inventory now will aid in making ranch-level decisions and reducing costs. https://www.farms.com/news/farmers-should-take-stock-of-their-forage-supply-before-winter-feeding-begins-247680.aspx NEWS_247680 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:44:36 GMT The TAP Award announcement recognizes his scientific excellence, international leadership and practical impact to advance livestock systems, food security and agricultural capacity across multiple regions. https://www.farms.com/news/iowa-state-livestock-scientist-youngs-named-top-agri-food-pioneer-by-world-food-prize-foundation-247677.aspx NEWS_247677 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:14:07 GMT It is no secret that record-high beef prices over the last year are a result of tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand. https://www.farms.com/news/the-impact-of-heifer-slaughter-on-herd-expansion-beef-supply-247673.aspx NEWS_247673 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:34:14 GMT The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) now is accepting Beef Certificate Program applications for the 2026-27 school year. Kansas family and consumer sciences (FCS) and ProStart teachers can apply online at www.kansasbeef.org. https://www.farms.com/news/beef-certificate-program-applications-now-being-accepted-247672.aspx NEWS_247672 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:32:22 GMT July and August were not kind to the cattle market, but September did bring some reason for optimism. https://www.farms.com/news/the-cull-cow-market-struggles-to-find-stability-247671.aspx NEWS_247671 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:30:51 GMT