Welcome to the 126th edition of Ranching.com – the leading cattle management resource for a community of 96,000+ ranchers and farmers.

⬆️ Improve Breeding Success - While breeding season outcomes are influenced by decisions made months ago, there are still several factors producers can manage today. Maintaining cow body condition, monitoring bull performance, reducing stress, and giving extra attention to first-calf heifers can all help keep more females on track for a successful pregnancy.

🏭 Another Beef Plant Closes - JBS announced it will close its beef processing facility in Souderton, Pennsylvania, citing ongoing challenges from tight cattle supplies and changing market conditions. The closure highlights the continued impact of historically low cattle numbers on the beef industry as processors adjust operations and capacity.

🌦️ Don't Blame El Niño Yet - El Niño has officially arrived, but meteorologist Eric Snodgrass says it likely won't be the primary factor driving summer weather across much of the country. Instead, local weather patterns and regional conditions are expected to have a greater influence on rainfall and temperatures during the growing season.

🧬 Igenity Beef Gets an Upgrade - Neogen has updated its Igenity Beef genomic profile with new traits designed to give producers more insight into cattle performance and efficiency. New additions include scores for bovine respiratory disease risk, sustainability, and methane intensity, helping ranchers make more informed breeding and management decisions.

🪰 Staying Alert for Screwworm - The Texas rancher who identified the first U.S. screwworm case says vigilance, not panic, is the best response as the industry works to contain the threat. While the discovery is a serious concern for livestock producers, animal health officials continue to emphasize early detection, reporting suspicious wounds, and following recommended prevention practices.

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