USDA Nov. 1 Cattle on Feed Report
Friday, November 21, 2025 5:22PM CST
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on Nov. 1, 2025. The inventory was 2% below Nov. 1, 2024, USDA reported on Friday.
Nebraska Beef Plant to Close
Friday, November 21, 2025 5:14PM CST
Tyson Foods announced on Friday that it will close its Lexington, Nebraska, beef facility, affecting 3,000 employees, and will convert its Amarillo, Texas, plant to single-shift operations. Production will increase at other facilities.
Horse Illness Noticed After Texas Event
Friday, November 21, 2025 3:37PM CST
Horses are quarantined after an EHV-1 outbreak from a Texas rodeo event. Multiple states are affected, with some horses euthanized and strict biosecurity measures implemented.
2026 Best Young Farmers and Ranchers
Friday, November 21, 2025 10:31AM CST
DTN/Progressive Farmer announced its 16th class of America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers.