Jennifer Carrico

Iowa

Senior Livestock Editor at The Progressive Farmer

Raising the sixth generation on the family cattle farm. Agricultural communicator & photographer. Senior Livestock Editor at DTN/The Progressive Farmer

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Articles

New Mexico Ranch Branding Tradition Unites Generations

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

New Mexico Ranch Branding Tradition Unites Generations 5/30/2025 | 2:47 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Branding is one of the most important days on a ranch and that's no different at Copeland & Sons Herefords. It's a day to check all the cattle and to come together as family and friends to accomplish the task at hand.
WOAH calls for science-based animal health surveillance

1 week ago | wlj.net | Jennifer Carrico

The World Organization of Animal Health (WOAH) released its first State of the World’s Animal Health report May 23 recognizing how animal health is at the center of good global health. “The spread, prevalence and impact of infectious animal diseases is changing, bringing new challenges for agriculture and food security, human health and development, and natural ecosystems,” Emmanuelle Soubeyran, director general of WOAH, said during a press conference.
JBS USA Proposes Pork Plant in Iowa Town a Year After Tyson Closure

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

JBS USA Proposes Pork Plant in Iowa Town a Year After Tyson Closure 5/29/2025 | 6:08 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Just over a year after Tyson Foods said it was closing its Perry, Iowa, pork processing plant, JBS USA has announced it will build a state-of-the-art sausage production facility in the town.
World Organization of Animal Health Calls for Science-Based Animal Health Surveillance

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

World Organization of Animal Health Calls for Science-Based Animal Health Surveillance 5/27/2025 | 7:14 AM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- The World Organization of Animal Health (WOAH) released its first State of the World's Animal Health report May 23 recognizing how animal health is at the center of good global health.
Moisture in Areas of the Midwest Lead to Improved Pasture Conditions

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Moisture in Areas of the Midwest Lead to Improved Pasture Conditions 5/26/2025 | 2:52 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- While the High Plains saw some relief from drought conditions with much-needed rains, the Southwest continues to suffer, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service report for the week ended May 19.
Cattlemen Continue to Question How Long Will High Cattle Prices Last

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Cattlemen Continue to Question How Long Will High Cattle Prices Last 5/26/2025 | 11:03 AM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Those of us in the cattle business have seen good times and bad. It's probably why we have become pessimistic about how long good prices will last. But what if it's different this time? Will we rebuild the cow herd from this low? Will beef demand continue to stay high?
Cattlemen Continue to Question How Long Will High Cattle Prices Last

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Cattlemen Continue to Question How Long Will High Cattle Prices Last 5/26/2025 | 9:12 AM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Those of us in the cattle business have seen good times and bad. It's probably why we have become pessimistic about how long good prices will last. But what if it's different this time? Will we rebuild the cow herd from this low? Will beef demand continue to stay high?
Southern Nebraska Cattle Producers Start Culling Due to Regional Drought

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Southern Nebraska Cattle Producers Start Culling Due to Regional Drought 5/19/2025 | 6:20 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Cattle producers in southern Nebraska and nearby areas are experiencing extreme drought, which has led to the beginning of culling in already smaller herds. Some fear this year could be the worst drought they've seen.
Anthrax Kills Cattle in North-Central Saskatchewan

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Anthrax Kills Cattle in North-Central Saskatchewan 5/19/2025 | 2:49 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- Saskatchewan agricultural officials announced on May 13 that anthrax was confirmed as the cause of death in cattle in the north-central part of the province.
Anthrax Infects Cattle in Saskatchewan

3 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Anthrax Infects Cattle in Saskatchewan 5/16/2025 | 2:27 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- Saskatchewan agricultural officials announced Tuesday anthrax was confirmed as the cause of death in cattle in the north-central part of the province. Anthrax can remain in soil for many years and the spores show up when the weather changes usually from flooding to drying, with the cases being more prevalent in dry years.