August 21, 2026
Sonora Detects First Case Of NWS
The Mexican state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, confirmed its first case of New World screwworm (NWS) this week. The case was reported in a cow in southern Sonora, about 292 miles from the U.S. border. According to Sonora’s Ministry of Agriculture, the state immediately ac...
August 20, 2026
USDA Expects NWS Sterile Fly Production Facility In Texas To Open Early
USDA recently announced the New World screwworm (NWS) sterile fly production facility being built in Texas will open ahead of schedule. Previously, the agency had indicated the plant would open at the end of 2027, but the timeline has now been moved up to the spring of next ye...
August 19, 2026
Members Can Earn Prizes Through KLA Top Hand Program
The KLA Top Hand Program rewards members for recruiting new KLA and NCBA members. Recruiters earn entries into drawings to be held at the conclusion of the 2026 contest November 19 during the Top Hand Luncheon at the KLA Convention & Expo. Participants earn one entry per r...
August 18, 2026
KLF Awards Nine Youth In Ag Scholarships
Nine students have been awarded $1,000 Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) Youth in Agriculture Scholarships. These scholarships are funded through the KLF Club Calf Sale held each year in conjunction with the Kansas Junior Livestock Show in Hutchinson. This year’s sale will be ...
August 17, 2026
Members Now Can Book Rooms For The 2026 KLA Convention
Room blocks for the 2026 KLA Convention & Expo are open for reservations. The event will be held November 18-20 at the Manhattan Conference Center and Hilton Garden Inn. Members are encouraged to reserve their hotel rooms as soon as possible. The headquarters hotel w...