Goat Rancher

06/18/2026

Join us July 8th at the Jackson County Ag Center for the UGA Extension Showman’s Clinic! Orchestrated by 4-H interns: Carson Black, Brooke Dumay, Makayla Hughes, and Kandace Brake, the clinic will be organized for swine and goat show families to receive practical instruction focused on animal care, nutrition, grooming, and show ring preparation before the show seasons begin.


Session 1 - Pigs

8:00-8:30 am - Check-in

8:30 am - Welcome & Introductions

9:00-10:30 - Showman & Parent Training

10:30 pm - Closing Statements


Session 2 - Goats

10:30-11:00 am - Check-in

11:00 am - Welcome and Introductions

11:30 am-1:00 pm - Showman & Parent Training

1:00 pm - Closing Statements

Click here - https://forms.gle/SQWSKicPXjCquV8w8 to register today or call (706)-367-6344 for additional information. We look forward to having you!

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

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06/17/2026

Subscribe by noon Friday, June 19, to ensure delivery of the July Goat Rancher print edition in the mail. Digital subscriptions begin with 24 hours. Here's a look at our current issue: https://www.modernpubsonline.com/Goat-Rancher/June2026/index.html

06/17/2026

🐐 Join fellow producers for two days of hands-on learning, expert insights and practical takeaways at Lincoln University's Carver Farm in Jefferson City.

Designed for both new and experienced producers, this two-day event will feature expert presentations, hands-on demonstrations, farm tours and the latest research on grazing management, nutrition, animal health, economics and more.

Connect with university researchers, industry professionals and fellow producers while gaining practical strategies to improve the profitability and sustainability of your operation.

📅 June 24-25

📍 George Washington Carver Farm in Jefferson City, Missouri

🔗 Register today: https://conta.cc/4ekD9uj

06/17/2026

SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW NOW!
If you received a renewal notice for your Goat Rancher subscription and haven't renewed yet, you'd better hurry. The cut-off is noon Friday, June 19, if you want to receive the July 2026 issue in the mail. Renew or subscribe online now at www.goatrancher.com.

This is our annual Cuisine Special Edition. Our cover story features Atlanta Chef Ayanna John-Carter, who says goat meat dishes were an integral part of her Caribbean culinary culture. Other articles include:
• Editor Terry Hankins’ look back at the days when goat meat cuisine was offered at West Texas goat production sales.
• Why goat meat barbecue is making a comeback in America.
• Plus Calendar of Events, Breeders Directory and much more!

Goat Rancher magazine has been serving the meat goat industry for more than 30 years. The monthly magazine provides news of upcoming events, reports on major production sales, producer profiles and fun features like goat meat cuisine (cabrito) and family goat photos. Our monthly columnists answer qu...

06/16/2026

Caleb Dalley, Hettinger REC W**d Scientist and Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension W**d Specialist will break down the latest in w**d management research at this year's Field Day.

Join us July 8. Tour starts at 5 p.m.
Add to calendar https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/hettinger-rec-annual-field-day

06/16/2026

Welcome to the June issue of the Maryland Forage Focus! We hope everyone was blessed with some rain over the last few weeks and are keeping our fingers crossed for more widespread rain showers in the coming days and weeks.

06/12/2026

Check MARKETS any time at www.goatrancher.com.

Slaughter goat markets held relatively steady overall for June 6–June 12, though some seasonal softening was observed on lighter or thinner lots due to summer heat impacts. Strong ethnic and specialty buyer demand provided reliable support, especially across Southern and Midwestern states.

National Market Overview

• Slaughter Kids: Generally traded between $2.50 - $4.00 per pound, with top-tier, heavy-fleshed selections sometimes exceeding $4.20 per pound. Lighter or unconditioned lots faced softer bids due to summer stress.
• Slaughter Does (Nannies): Trade generally ranged from $100 - $300+ per head or roughly $1.20 - $1.50 per pound depending on the dressing and condition.
• Slaughter Billies (Bucks): Prices were firm, primarily trading between $1.80 and $2.80 per pound on a live weight basis.

Regional Highlights

• The South & Southeast: At the regional sale in Columbia, TN, kid goats commanded premium prices. The 50 lb weight class sold strong at $300.00 per cwt, while 70–76 lb kids ranged from $265.00 to $292.50 per cwt (Average of $282.88).

• The Midwest & Central States: Midwestern markets (such as Kalona, IA and Missouri sales) saw robust ethnic buyer competition. Selection 1 and 2 kids in the 40–80 lb weight classes remained highly sought after, bringing in $3.15 - $3.55 per pound. Nannies saw especially strong interest, pushing prices $20 - $30 per hundredweight higher in certain localized markets. In Missouri, TS White LLC Livestock Auction reported solid demand with lighter, premium Selection 1 slaughter kids bringing strong marks of up to $520/cwt. Heavier feeder/slaughter kids (40–80 lbs) traded widely in the $315 to $355/cwt range depending on grade.

• The South Central Region: Major hubs like the Producers Livestock Auction in San Angelo, TX noted kid goats holding a firm, steady baseline. Lighter or dry-stressed lots softened, but premium heavy kids sold well. Slaughter billies traded actively across the $1.80 to $2.85 per pound range.

• East Coast & Northeast: Major hubs like the New Holland, PA Livestock Auction saw slaughter kids and nannies trading mostly steady to weak, while older bucks/billies showed stronger buyer demand amid heavy market supplies.

Texas & Southwestern Impact: Markets in Texas are dealing with the logistical fallout of confirmed New World Screwworm cases in Zavala County. The crisis has prompted statewide disaster declarations, increased regulatory checks, and tighter interstate transit restrictions for all livestock.