Raising the sixth generation on the family cattle farm. Agricultural communicator & photographer. Senior Livestock Editor at DTN/The Progressive Farmer
Iowa
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Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Worth two minutes of your time to hear Jimmy Rogers lay bare one of the main ills facing big-time college sports and the athletes themselves.
Iowa State Daily's @henry_annen asked Rogers what he needs from new AD Jared Benko to elevate Iowa State football.
Good stuff.
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
The Vikings went from looking like utter shit, to medium shit, to "maybe they'll come back," to winning convincingly -- all in about maybe 45 minutes.
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Having enough grass for cows to graze throughout the year is important, especially in times of drought.
The Stark family has had to make adjustments the past few years to be able to keep their herd fed properly.
Read more in #ViewFromTheRange by Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal: dtn.link/d0e0v0gk
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal takes the reins on a key topic for cattle growers.
In the latest episode of #FieldPosts hosted by Sarah Mock, a pair of cattle producers explore the history of mCOOL and Country of Origin labeling, and how these programs might work for producers and the industry in the long run.
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Jennifer Carrico retweeted
The U.S.-Mexico border opened to cattle imports through the Port of Entry at Douglas, Arizona.
The phased reopening was announced by USDA on July 24 for this week's trade through Arizona, to be followed by steps to open ports of entry at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and Columbus, New Mexico.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/rsbnklzs
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Hearty grasses help raise cattle, but dependence on water for grazing is critical at Cross Cattle Company.
This segment of #ViewFromTheRange looks at pasture and range management and how water is a key factor in grazing each year.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/rbosthpb
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
The Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program was just introduced in August for 28 counties in Iowa, and additional funding has been allocated due to the overwhelming demand for the program.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/yned8olg
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Joe Montana was asked what impresses him about Brock Purdy:
“He doesn’t buckle under pressure. His demeanor never changes. Is he happy when he scores? Yeah everybody is, but his basic personality doesn’t change. That’s the thing that you look for in a leader. Everyone is gonna make mistakes, it’s how you play after that and he does a good job of not letting those things that when he does, he comes back from it quickly.”
via: @NBCS49ers
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Pasture to Pen: Should farmers and ranchers put their foot on the gas or hit the brakes? It's a question I'm sure many have been pondering lately.
Cattle producers deal with so much more than managing their animals. They have to know when to accelerate and when to dial it back. The cow herd continues to be the smallest it has been in more than my lifetime.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal writes: dtn.link/pmv7wog5
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Some early stages of drought could affect yields in some Iowa counties, but the 2026 DTN Digital Yield Tour still forecasts a strong crop yield that will be among the state's best years in corn production, while soybean yield could slip slightly.
DTN projects Iowa will have the highest corn yield in the country at 214 bushels per acre.
Farm Business Editor @ChrisClaytonDTN reports: dtn.link/5dppyccy
#AgNews #DTNDigitalYieldTour #DYT26 #Corn #Soybeans #Iowa
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Pasture and range conditions tell a tale of two sides of the country.
The east side, where moisture has been occurring, has a high percentage rated in good condition; the west side has more area in drought with poor pasture conditions, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report released on Monday.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/7uf2okwh
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott met at Moore Air Base in Texas Monday to sign a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between USDA and the Department of Homeland Security.
The agreement formalizes a coordinated federal response to agricultural biosecurity threats — including New World screwworm (NWS).
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/t9m1zytw
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
No injuries have been reported with the fire that has left major damage to the Agri Star Meat & Poultry processing plant in Postville, Iowa.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/x4lgrqdd
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry which is set to be the first to reopen to livestock trade from Mexico on Aug. 24.
During the visit she announced USDA will invest $25 million toward opening a new New World screwworm (NWS) sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/74weazxv
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
USDA announced on Friday that the southern cattle ports from Mexico to the U.S. will open beginning Aug. 24, 2026, if Mexico adheres to the Joint Action Plan.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/9mdhlpfm
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Agri Star Meat & Poultry plant in Postville, Iowa, was on fire Tuesday, according to numerous local and news reports, with fire departments from several surrounding communities helping with firefighting efforts.
Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal reports: dtn.link/1qv5fyl7
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Hot, dry conditions are degrading pastures nationwide, with Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota facing the worst ratings. Only Montana and Florida saw meaningful improvements in pasture conditions. dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag…
Jennifer Carrico retweeted
Not your typical podcast episode.
DTN Senior Livestock Editor @JennCattleGal invites three leaders from the National Cattlemen Beef Association's Summer Policy Conference to discuss proposed changes to the CRP program and other top issues for cattlemen.
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