Cull cow prices across U.S. auctions have moved higher this spring as demand for lean beef tightens supplies used in ground beef blends. Producers and market analysts point to stronger bids for slaughter cows in the Southern Plains and other fed cattle regions, with auction averages moving toward...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture published a Final Rule on May 8, 2026 that expands fluid milk options in federal child nutrition programs to include whole and 2% milk varieties in the school breakfast, Special Milk and Child and Adult Care Food programs, a move the National Milk Producers Fede...