The Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, which secures tax benefits and disease prevention funding for cattle producers. NCBA urges the House to pass it swiftly.
US cattle numbers hit a historic low, leading to rising beef prices. Restrictions on Mexican imports and slow herd rebuilding further contribute to supply challenges.
Summer is a good time to review how to prevent disease from coming onto your farm, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Chloe Collins.