Goat Rancher

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Congratulations to all candidates who participated in the 2026 ABGA Board of Directors election, and thank you to every member who took the time to vote. Member participation is critical to the future and direction of our association, and we appreciate everyone who was involved throughout the process.

We would also like to thank all outgoing directors for their service, dedication, and countless hours invested in supporting the ABGA and the Boer goat industry.

Please join us in congratulating the newly elected and re-elected directors. We look forward to working together to continue advancing the association, supporting our members, and building a strong future for the industry.

05/29/2026

Check Market Reports any time at www.goatrancher.com.

Slaughter goat prices continued to see robust momentum in late May, driven by strong ethnic holiday demand and tight inventories. Prices are averaging roughly $ 3.50 to $ 4.00 per pound on a live weight basis, with premium lightweight kids occasionally topping $ 4.50 per pound.

Regional Highlights (May 22–May 29, 2026)

Texas
The Lone Star State remains the epicenter of the American goat market, with the Producers Livestock Auction in San Angelo setting the regional benchmark.
• Slaughter Kids: Kid goats showed tremendous strength, selling up $ 30 to $ 40 per hundredweight (cwt) higher, trading mostly from $ 3.54 to $ 4.05 /𝑙𝑏 and reaching highs of $ 4.60 /𝑙𝑏 for light-to-mid weights.
• Slaughter Nannies & Billies: Slaughter does (nannies) held firm, trading between $ 1.20 and $ 2.20 /𝑙𝑏 (averaging $ 1.68 to $ 1.78 /𝑙𝑏), while billies maintained solid footing at $ 2.00 to $ 2.70 /𝑙𝑏.

The South & Southeast (Mississippi/Tennessee)
• Auction receipts remained heavy across the mid-South. Despite large seasonal runs, buyer demand remained moderate to good.
• Mid-weight slaughter kids (50–75 lbs) brought averages of $ 300 to $ 330 /𝑐𝑤𝑡. Slaughter does traded mostly between $ 190 and $ 200 /𝑐𝑤𝑡 depending on weight and flesh conditions.

Midwest & Central Plains
• Auction barns across the Midwest (e.g., Kalona, Iowa, and Missouri markets) reported strong competition.
• Lighter Selection 1 and 2 kids (40–80 lbs) actively traded in the $ 315 to $ 355 /𝑐𝑤𝑡 range. Buyers at these auctions continue to show a strong preference for high-yielding 50–60 lb kids, which command a noticeable premium over heavier lots.

05/22/2026

READ IT NOW!
The digital edition of the June 2026 Goat Rancher (plus more than 160 archived issues!) is available for viewing! Check it out here:
https://www.modernpubsonline.com/Goat-Rancher/June2026/index.html
This is our annual Herdsire Special Edition. The issue is packed with helpful articles including tips on herdsire selection plus a look back at the import of CODI-PCI Savannas 30 years ago.

Other articles include:
• Sales reports from the SEKGA and NGCI Kiko sales.
• Industry Update that reports goat meat imports are on the rise.
• An analysis on why more veterans are moving to the farm.
• A feature on earthworms and the many benefits they bring to your pasture.
• Recipe for delicious goat meat balls in tomato pan sauce.
• Our new Goat Market Report.
Plus Calendar of Events, Breeders Directory and much more!

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05/22/2026

Share the joy and hard work of your goat farming life by submitting fun family photos to the Goat Rancher magazine Cudzoo section!

Whether it's your kids helping with kidding season, a hilarious moment during chore time or a quiet sunset across the pasture, these snapshots tell the unique story of your operation.

Appearing in the Cudzoo section is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow producers across the country, celebrate the lighter side of farm life and see your loved ones featured in a publication. Don't let those priceless, memory-making moments stay hidden on your phone—send them in today to be shared with thousands of readers nationwide!

E-mail photos and a brief description to [email protected]. Please include names, ranch name and location.

05/21/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Texas wildlife officials are warning residents about a growing invasive animal problem spreading across huge parts of the state… and no, it’s not coyotes screaming outside somebody’s ranch house at 2 AM or another armadillo playing dead in the middle of a county road. 🐗🌵💀
Wild feral hog populations are becoming a massive problem across rural Texas, especially near ranchland, river bottoms, mesquite thickets, pine forests, farmland, and isolated backroads where these animals can move for miles completely unnoticed. 😳
And these things are NOT just “wild pigs.”
We’re talking:
• 300+ pound feral hogs
• razor-sharp tusks
• terrifying speed for something built like a refrigerator
• aggressive behavior when cornered
• and enough strength to destroy crops, fences, feeders, and entire fields overnight. 💀
Texas wildlife officials say the destruction happens FAST.
Pastures ripped apart. Water troughs destroyed. Mud everywhere. Hay fields shredded. Fences bent sideways. Entire sections of ranchland looking like somebody dragged a plow through them at 3 AM. 😭
Meanwhile Texans are reporting:
• massive tracks crossing muddy creek beds
• loud crashing sounds moving through brush after dark
• and trail cameras capturing giant hogs wandering across Texas property lines like they pay taxes there. 🐗🌵
And somewhere in Texas right now:
• a deer feeder just got absolutely annihilated overnight
• somebody walked outside expecting whitetails and instead locked eyes with a tusked tank standing beside the fence line
• and one rancher is currently staring into the darkness whispering: “That definitely ain’t a deer.” 💀
The scariest part?
These animals reproduce FAST.
A small population can explode before landowners even realize how many are out there, which is why Texas wildlife agencies are urging residents to report sightings immediately before populations spread even further across the state.
Officials continue warning Texans:
• do NOT approach them
• do NOT feed them
• and absolutely do NOT underestimate how dangerous they can be.
Because Texas was built for cattle, whitetails, longhorns, and wide-open ranchland…
not armored lawnmowers with tusks sprinting through the brush at 30 mph. 🐗🌵💀

05/21/2026

A centralized pick-up will be available in Grand Island, NE on May 30th and there is still room to reserve your spot!
Full guidelines and registration are available at:https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2026-03/2026%20Dakota%20Meat%20Goat%20Test%20Guidelines%20%26%20Registration%20Form.pdf
Consign by May 24th by contacting Rachel.