Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures have seen a choppy week but are higher to start Friday after some better than expected cash trade.

Microbial crude protein makes up a major share of the cow’s metabolizable protein. But predictions aren’t perfect, so what’s the best way to put research into practice on your ranch?

If the sound of chirping crickets is driving you crazy, don’t worry. You are not alone. Here’s why some areas of the country are seeing more cricket swarms this year.

Rabobank expects the Jan. 1, 2026, beef cow inventory to be 28 million head — up 200,000 head from the prior year. A second increase of less than 500,000 head is likely over the following year.

Katey Johnson’s combination of experiences as someone who grew up outside of the industry and who advocates online gives her first-hand knowledge to the true questions and concerns posed by today’s beef consumers.

USDA is partnering with the cattle industry to keep NWS out of the U.S., especially the states along the southern border. They are stepping up their fight and are on high alert.