Livestock News

China ended 2025 by announcing tighter controls on beef imports, capping its tariff-rate quotas for three years and raising the over-quota tariff rate to 55%. China and Hong Kong combined …

A new year brings new opportunities for youth in agriculture! The NILE Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. For over 30 years, the NILE …

As committed to under USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan (PDF, 1.2 MB) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a number of coordinated actions to continue to …

On Wednesday December 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation that an animal from a Gallatin County herd within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested positive for brucellosis. …

A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wyoming announces a Jan. 23, 2026, batching deadline for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This batching date ensures …

North Dakota State University researchers are working to identify a tool that producers can use to identify sheep or goats that are genetically more resilient to disease. Rachel Gibbs, NDSU …

Cow size should not be overlooked when comparing calf weaning weights, according to University of Kentucky agricultural economist Kenny Burdine. While there is often debate about whether an “optimal” cow …

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) celebrated another successful year of its Top Hand Program at the organization’s recent annual meeting, honoring 33 participating members. The program recognizes outstanding members who …

Today, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) …