Plateau Valley CattleWomen

10/07/2026

Colorado has the 10th largest cattle herd in the nation.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1419696350351889&id=100069346123537

America’s cattle herd, state by state.
USDA counted 86.2 million cattle and calves on January 1, 2026. Texas still towers over everyone else. Nebraska is the only other state above 6 million. The Plains and the Corn Belt carry most of the rest.
Texas 12,100,000
Nebraska 6,150,000
Kansas 5,850,000
California 5,050,000
Oklahoma 4,650,000
Missouri 3,850,000
South Dakota 3,550,000
Iowa 3,450,000
Wisconsin 3,250,000
Colorado 2,550,000
Idaho 2,500,000
Montana 2,140,000
Minnesota 2,100,000
Kentucky 1,820,000
North Dakota 1,730,000
Florida 1,580,000
Arkansas 1,560,000
Tennessee 1,560,000
Pennsylvania 1,400,000
New York 1,390,000
Virginia 1,320,000
Ohio 1,230,000
Oregon 1,210,000
Alabama 1,200,000
New Mexico 1,190,000
Wyoming 1,160,000
Washington 1,120,000
Michigan 1,120,000
Illinois 980,000
Georgia 970,000
Arizona 870,000
Indiana 820,000
Mississippi 800,000
Utah 760,000
North Carolina 690,000
Louisiana 680,000
Nevada 420,000
West Virginia 365,000
South Carolina 280,000
Vermont 220,000
Maryland 155,000
Hawaii 135,000
Maine 71,000
Connecticut 44,000
Massachusetts 30,000
New Hampshire 28,000
New Jersey 24,000
Alaska 19,000
Delaware 10,500
Rhode Island 3,800
Those five biggest states hold about 39 percent of the national herd. Rhode Island could fit its entire inventory in a couple of large feedyards.
Source: USDA NASS, January 1, 2026. Where does your state rank?

10/06/2026

Good work cattle!

🌾 Cattle rely on forage—grass and plant leftovers people can’t eat—and turn it into something we all can: protein-rich beef. ♻️ What might otherwise go to waste becomes a wholesome meal for families. Powered by nature, nutrition, and smart ranching.✨

10/03/2026

Plateau Valley Cattlewomen and anyone considering joining us … Mark your calendars PVCW’s next meeting info is as follows!

Date/Time:
Wednesday, Oct 28th - 7-8:30 pm

Location:
Slyvia Spangler’s residence

Hope to see you there! Note, we normally meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6 pm at the Congregational church, but have changed the date for this one due to a PV School Volleyball game many of us will be attending!

09/07/2026

Athletes eat Beef. It's What's For Dinner.

Training is only part of the equation.

What student-athletes eat matters, too — and beef is a great source of high-quality protein to support active bodies before and after competition.

Our Sports Nutrition Game Plan gives athletes, coaches and families practical resources for nutrition, hydration and recovery.

And when it’s time for dinner, check out 25/25/25 — beef recipes with 25 grams of protein, ready in 25 minutes or less, for under $25.

Easy. Affordable. Packed with protein.

Explore the resources at https://www.cobeef.com/nutrition/sports-nutrition-game-plan

Proud to support Colorado student-athletes alongside

08/19/2026

Please reach out to Loy Hogue for any additional information regarding this position!

08/18/2026

🌎 Fact check: up to 30% of the world’s carbon is stored in U.S. soil—and cattle help steward that land through grazing practices that support healthy pasture ecosystems. When we protect soil, we’re protecting more than grass—we’re supporting climate resilience.

08/16/2026

08/12/2026

Another great Western Colorado Cattlewomen's Council meeting, this time hosted by La Plata Cowbells. We enjoyed learning about the history of Fort Lewis, heading updated within our industry, and catching up with our fellow Cattlewomen.
Thanks for a great day!

08/05/2026

Cows do more than just feed us…

07/23/2026

U.S. CATTLE REPORT 🚨 Colorado Now Has the Nation's Worst Pasture Conditions

Pasture conditions remain under significant stress across much of the western and central United States. Colorado ranks as the worst in the nation, with 76% of its pasture and range rated very poor or poor, followed by Arizona at 74% and Nebraska at 68%. New Mexico (64%) and Wyoming (63%) round out the top five, while North Carolina, Montana, West Virginia, Delaware, and Oregon also report nearly half or more of their pasture in poor condition. Nationally, 42% of U.S. pasture and range is rated very poor or poor, compared to 40% the previous week and 28% one year ago, highlighting the continued deterioration in forage conditions across key cattle-producing regions.