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New World screwworm was confirmed in the U.S., yet cattle futures rallied. An Ever.Ag analyst explains why uncertainty mattered more than the confirmation itself.

As the data flood outpaces the clock, dairy producers are outsourcing their intuition to advisers who can turn high-tech sensor points into real-world margin protection.

A quarantine order is in place; USDA officials say the La Pryor detection is the only confirmed case so far, stressing there is no food safety risk but calling on cattle producers and pet owners to monitor wounds closely and follow movement restrictions.

The first U.S. case of New World screwworm in decades has dairy producers preparing for a pest that can turn a small wound into a serious animal health threat.

New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is investigating whether ultrasound could provide veterinarians with a practical way to monitor mammary involution and identify cows struggling to dry off.

A new survey finds 73% of Americans always or often buy cheese when they shop, with most saying they view it as both a favorite food and a convenient source of protein.

USDA has confirmed the sample from a cattle ranch near La Pryor, Texas, is screwworm. A threat the U.S. hasn’t faced for more than 60 years, NWS is not a disease or food safety concern for consumers.

Strong milk production and softer cheese values are pressuring milk prices, but beef-on-dairy revenue has become a major counterweight in farm income.

Before adding another product to a nutrition program, you should first define the problem you are trying to solve, understand how the additive works, review the supporting evidence and determine whether the economics make sense.

After a season of financial sacrifice, Darigold’s strategic pivot into specialty proteins with Actus Nutrition marks a new era of stability and high-value growth for its farmer-owners.