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Summer grilling puts ground beef at the center of the dinner plate.

New study targets bovine anaplasmosis, a major disease in cattle.

A serious bacterial cattle disease has been identified at three more farms in New Zealand, raising the number of affected farms to six, the country’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said on Tuesday.

On August 1st there were 10.6 million head of cattle on feed, up 4% from the previous year.

Summer is the time to think about winter forage.

Grazing economics, fencing and watering among topics; farm tours included.

Hogs were down, while live cattle futures end higher and feeder cattle closed up sharply.

While the full impacts of the ongoing Hurricane Harvey will not become clear until well after the storm has passed, veterinarians and animal-health officials are mobilizing to assist.

Randy Krotz, CEO of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, wonders if the American farmer’s independent spirit also has a downside when it comes to telling the story of agriculture to consumers.

Will the premiums that cattlemen have realized over the last three or four years continue as the herd grows and beef production expands? I have been asked this question repeatedly this year in conversations about brande

Feeding margins continue to shrink as cattle prices retreat.

Ranchers are playing a bad game of wait and see as rains continue to flood the coast of Texas. Many ranchers are still trapped by the high waters and have no ways to check on livestock or assess damage.

On its first day as part of Amazon.com, organic grocery chain Whole Foods Market Inc slashed prices on popular items like avocados, apples and steaks.

Some cow calf producers may wonder why the post-weaning period needs to be so lengthy.

Bargain, poor quality hay may actually be more expensive when you factor in waste, lower intake, and nutrient deficiencies that require higher supplementation.

Dry conditions can uncover anthrax spores.

July placements up 2.7% vs year ago and Aug. 1 feedlot cattle at 104.3% of year ago.

Proper bunk management is the art of matching feed deliveries to the amount of feed cattle need for optimal performance.

Ranchers are assessing damage and trying to evacuate livestock after Hurricane Harvey invaded the Texas coast, bringing torrential rains, tornadoes and high winds.

Producers with spring calving herds should be considering several options.

Feeder cattle ends mostly higher and lean hog market finishes weaker.

Feedlots in the U.S. added 439,000 more head of cattle on Aug. 1 compared to the same time last year, an increase of 4%.

Following the recent outbreak of screwworm flies in Florida, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) program has released an environmental assessment of its plans.

The August slump for cattle markets continued with prices now hovering near breakeven.

Shoot Selfies, Not Animals is the latest digital photo frame made available on Facebook from PETA. The campaign by the organization is to promote selfies of animals, rather than hunting.

With all the confusion about genetically modified organisms, here’s a film that helps put consumers’ fears to rest as they “feast on facts.”

Brazilian state development bank BNDES helped JBS SA Chief Executive Officer Wesley Batista rise from a backcountry butcher into the world۪s most powerful meatpacking tycoon. Now the lender is doing everything it can t

What feed resources would provide needed energy and protein for the least cost?

Thirty-three “Thank You Farmers” mazes have been grown nationwide since 2014, in Culver’s Restaurants’ effort to celebrate farmers.

Brazil۪s beef exports are expected to rise to 1.5 million tons in 2017, up 10 percent from a year ago, according to new estimates from consultancy Agroconsult presented on Thursday.

Canadians are adding more cattle to their herd, but the U.S. still has 10-times as many cattle.

As you look at creating a marketing plan, you need to answer these five questions.

Feeder cattle closes mostly firmer and hogs float up from 4-month bottom.

The value of your farm business is determined by your exposure to risk. To have a high-performing operation, you should identify ways to manage and reduce the threats it faces. When you start thinking through potential

American consumers say they are less willing to pay for all meats than they were a month ago, according to Oklahoma State University’s Food Demand survey.The monthly survey of 1K consumers found a 6% decline in demand

Ongoing drought conditions are supporting hay and forage prices.

While grain prices are affordable, livestock producers should lock in feed needs. According to Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing, the September supply and demand report from USDA will confirm lower yields than origin

China, the world's top meat market, is loosening longstanding restrictions on beef imports from major suppliers to feed the appetite of the country's growing middle class for steaks and ribs.

Current and expected fed cattle prices have declined by approximately $10/cwt over the past five weeks.

As the first rounds of negotiations in NAFTA concluded, cattle industry leaders from the U.S. and Canada were happy to see no major upset regarding cattle and beef trade. Still, there are a few improvements U.S. and Can

Healthy soil is critical to effective, sustainable farming practices.

Startup developed technology to grow meat from self-reproducing animal cells.

Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, explains why marketers use fear to persuade consumers, and what you can do to help alleviates consumers’ misgivings about their food.

To compare the actual cost of meat to consumers, it's essential to index affordability, based on local wages. But however it's adjusted, pricing differences create a whole new set of problems.

A federal jury in Las Vegas on Tuesday returned verdicts of not guilty for four men accused of numerous charges for acting as gunmen in a 2014 standoff led by renegade rancher Cliven Bundy against federal authorities, a

Feeder cattle close weaker and hogs repeat 4-month bottom.

Shipping recently weaned calves from their home ranch to a stocker operation or feedyard, with associated stress and pathogen exposure, can contribute to sickness. Careful management can minimize shipping stress and mor

The Ministry for Primary Industries said on Wednesday that it strongly suspects a third farm in the South Island has been infected with a bacterial cattle disease that can have a serious effect on animal health.

While the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand logo is highly recognized among consumers and producers, many do not realize we also have brand extensions including products qualified and marketed under CAB brand Prime, Na

An increasing number of issues, some controversial, seem to be surrounding the global beef market.