Rural Radio Network

06/04/2026

BREAKING: USDA has confirmed New World screwworm in a calf in Zavala County, Texas, marking the first U.S. detection in decades.

The cattle market reacted sharply Wednesday as rumors circulated before laboratory confirmation. 

Federal and Texas officials have established a quarantine zone and launched eradication efforts, including additional sterile fly releases.

NewWorldScrewworm CattleMarket

06/04/2026

NEW INFO: New World Screwworm is now CONFIRMED in Texas.

This is lab-confirmed, Ag Secretary says.

06/04/2026

Roping runs in the family—literally.

From her dad’s lessons to her great-granddad’s horses, this is more than a sport.



Presented by Whitetail Properties’ Jason and Kari Christensen and Crusty’s Feed Store.

06/03/2026

A suspected New World screwworm case in South Texas has samples under review at a federal lab in Iowa, but nothing has been confirmed by USDA officials as of Wednesday afternoon.
 
KKV Trading’s Brad Kooima says the market is running on rumor for now: “If, if, if this turns out to be real…”

🎙️ Cattle Call Podcast

06/03/2026

Funds Continue to Liquidate Commodities| Channel Final Bell with Arlan Suderman | Pressure from favorable weather and rains in the forecast continues to allow funds to liquidate corn and soybean contracts.

Wheat futures fell once again under pressure from cheaper global competition.

New World screwworm has the cattle market on edge as the cases are being found closer to the Mexico and US border.

Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

The Final Bell is a daily interactive wrap-up of what happened each day in the commodity markets. The Rural Radio Network will visit with a wide range of analysts to stay on top of market trends to help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions.

06/03/2026

Samples from two Texas calves are being tested for New World screwworm.
Some analysts believe the market reaction may be bigger than the threat itself.

06/03/2026

National Egg Day- The Good Life | I hope you cracked a few in appreciation for the incredible, edible egg.

The Good Life is a daily audio reflection from rural America. The show shares stories drawn from everyday life on the farm, in small towns, and within families — offering perspective and a reminder of what really matters. A Rural Radio Network podcast.

06/03/2026

Our ag achiever of the month — Laurel Moore of Sutton finds her passion in the livestock ring and shares it with younger kids. Presented by

06/02/2026

Supply Concerns Fade with Planting Progress | Channel Final Bell with Heather Ramsey | Ahead of average planting pace and favorable weather ahead has the market feeling optimistic about the growing season ahead.

Demand for US grains is steady, and the biggest obstacle is the cost of moving grains across the globe.

Wheat futures continue to slide as harvest begins and trade waits to see the real damage.

Heather Ramsey with the ARC Group recaps today's trade.

The Final Bell is a daily interactive wrap-up of what happened each day in the commodity markets. The Rural Radio Network will visit with a wide range of analysts to stay on top of market trends to help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions.