Ian Wheal, co-founder of Breedr, says the beef industry’s future lies in collaboration, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. By connecting different stages of production, from seedstock to packers, producers can create more efficient, transparent and profitable supply chains.

Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says live and feeder cattle futures had a gap lower opening this morning on news from USDA of a phased re-opening of the border to Mexican cattle starting July 7.

Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.

Following a New World screwworm assessment by USDA staff in Mexico and ongoing conversations between Secretary Rollins and the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture, USDA will start reopening the ports for cattle, bison and equine.

While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.

University of Kentucky livestock specialist says cow herd expansion is not the only way to capitalize on a strong calf market.