Upcoming sales, conferences, and gatherings across the Akaushi community — plus the producer topics everyone’s watching right now.
The most current, complete listings live on these association and industry calendars. We keep the highlights below fresh, but always confirm dates at the source.
Marquee dates for Akaushi producers. Exact 2027 dates are confirmed on the association calendar as they’re announced.
*Dates marked with an asterisk are anticipated based on the prior year and will be confirmed on the American Akaushi Association calendar.
Timely herd-health and industry issues worth a rancher’s attention right now.
New World Screwworm (NWS) was confirmed in Texas cattle in June 2026, with USDA APHIS responding through surveillance and sterile-fly releases. Producers should inspect animals for wounds and larvae, treat and report suspected cases immediately, and follow FDA-authorized treatment guidance. Prevention centers on wound management, fly control, and prompt reporting.
USDA prevention guidance →With the U.S. herd near cycle lows, feeder and fed cattle have traded at or near record highs. It’s a critical window for heifer-retention and marketing decisions — see our live Beef Market Outlook for the futures that drive these moves.
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