Matt Makens has become something of a go-to weather guy in ag circles of late.

Bovine congestive heart failure, a disease impacting the cattle feeding industry, has received a lot of attention over the last few years since the issue was first noted in feedlot cattle in 2018.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently announced publication of a Final Rule to update the 2013 animal disease traceability regulations by requiring visually readable, electronic identification (EID) of certain cattle prior to interstate movement.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council recently expressed serious concerns about the Bureau of Land Management’s final “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule that reimagines the agency’s requirements to manage lands for multiple uses, including livestock grazing.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal order, effective April 29, 2024, requiring lactating dairy cattle to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory, prior to interstate movement.

Trey Hughes of Christoval, a team roper on the Angelo State University Rodeo Team, has qualified to compete in the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) June 9-15 in Casper, Wyoming, after posting a strong finish to the ASU team's first season on the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) circuit.

In a community where the passion for rodeo runs deep, it is an honor to introduce the 2023-24 Angelo State University Rodeo Team. The team consists of a group of young student-athletes who compete in multiple events, including team roping, calf roping, barrel racing, goat tying and breakaway roping. Although they compete primarily at an individual level, teamwork is essential. Each member spends countless hours not only dedicating time to their respected event, but contributing to the overall success of the team. This expectation is what sets this small but mighty program apart from others.

AgriLife Extension Service will host a free feral hog management educational program on May 8 in Bryan.

Pierce Miller of San Angelo was presented the 2024 Gold Spur award at the San Angelo Rodeo final performance in April.

Last man up. That's exactly where Parker Sandstrom wanted to be.