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

Camera Technology Helps Packing Plants Grade Beef More Consistently

5 days ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Camera Technology Helps Packing Plants Grade Beef More Consistently 5/9/2025 | 8:25 AM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor LIME SPRINGS, Iowa (DTN) -- New technology could help beef packers achieve more consistent quality grading and deal with ongoing labor issues as well. The use of camera grading in beef processing of beef isn't new, but the actual type of camera being used could make a difference to packers.
Beef Month Celebrated in Iowa by Best Burger Contest

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Beef Month Celebrated in Iowa by Best Burger Contest 5/5/2025 | 1:00 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- May is Beef Month and what better way to celebrate than by eating Iowa's Best Burger at Halftime Bar & Grill in Pleasantville, Iowa. This is the 16th year for the best burger contest sponsored by the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and Iowa Beef Council.
US and Mexico Agree to Combat New World Screwworm to Prevent Spread

1 week ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

US and Mexico Agree to Combat New World Screwworm to Prevent Spread 5/1/2025 | 4:40 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Ports will remain open for livestock imports from Mexico to the U.S. following an agreement between the two countries about how to combat New World Screwworm (NWS).
Cattle Prices Expected to Remain Strong

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

The State of the Cattle Industry 4/30/2025 | 7:00 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor "It's hard to not enjoy these prices," Kansas rancher Matt Perrier says.
New Mexico Ranchers Have Recorded Performance Data to Measure Herd's Progress

2 weeks ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

New Mexico Ranchers Have Recorded Performance Data to Measure Herd's Progress 4/25/2025 | 2:32 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- At Copeland & Sons they have been keeping performance records on the herd since before the American Hereford Association started its records program.
The Truthfulness of God and the Falsehood of Christianity

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Jennifer Carrico

In a day and age like ours there is massive confusion everywhere. Surely with the rise of social media, knowledge is being spread like wildfire all throughout the world. But with the facts also come a lot of misinformation too. Everyone wants to talk. And with all of this constant noise, lies are being told which do so much more harm than we know. Sure, learning a lot of facts can be useful. But nothing is more needed than the truth; especially now. More specifically, the truth on spiritual matters.
New NE program set to attract large animal vets

3 weeks ago | wlj.net | Jennifer Carrico

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) has announced a new grant program to attract and retain production animal veterinarians to the state. “Livestock is a big deal in Nebraska. The Nebraska Rural Veterinary Grant Program will award up to 13 new veterinary graduates with a $150,000 grant per veterinarian,” Pillen said during a news conference April 14. These grants are for individuals who have accepted a job in a rural veterinary clinic and will do 80% of their work in food animal production.
New Nebraska Program Set to Attract Large Animal Veterinarians to the State

1 month ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

New Nebraska Program Set to Attract Large Animal Veterinarians to the State 4/14/2025 | 2:57 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has announced a new grant program to attract and retain production animal veterinarians to the state. "Livestock is a big deal in Nebraska.
New Nebraska Program Set to Attract Large Animal Veterinarians to the State

1 month ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

New Nebraska Program Set to Attract Large Animal Veterinarians to the State 4/21/2025 | 4:49 PM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has announced a new grant program to attract and retain production animal veterinarians to the state. "Livestock is a big deal in Nebraska.
Beef Co-op Partners With Genetic Sourcing Company

1 month ago | dtnpf.com | Jennifer Carrico

Beef Co-op Partners With Genetic Sourcing Company 4/10/2025 | 4:52 AM CDT By Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Legacy Beef Co-op, the supplier of cattle to Cattlemen's Heritage Beef Company, announced April 9 a partnership with Top Dollar Angus.