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America’s cattlemen are among those hoping the North American Free Trade Agreement remains firmly in place, and that any modifications to the agreement are minor.

JBS SA said it will proceed with plans to list a U.S.-based unit when market conditions allow, as the world's biggest meatpacker wrestles with a shareholder revolt over the role of the controlling Batista family in a ma

The new lab will promote human health in dealing with food safety issues and zoonotic diseases, and animal health by detecting diseases and finding methods to control them. Groundbreaking is on Aug. 31.

In times of stressful situations, haste can make waste, so take time to slow down and ensure the safety of people and cattle. Here are a few reminders to plan for successful handling experiences each time cattle are tra

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is publishing a paper proposing the use of a biomass denominator to adjust annual data on the amount of antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals in the U

The estimate of area harvested was unchanged from the figure shown in their June acreage report and only up a fraction of a percent from last year.

The effective mitigation of drought is improved soil health and using the available moisture more effectively.

An Australian-Chinese joint venture plans to seriously expand exports of live cattle from Down Under to South Asia. It’s not an ideal industry scenario, but it’s seemingly inevitable.

Feeder cattle finish higher and hog market ends mostly firmer.

Current NCBA president talks about the importance of trade agreements.

Average cash cattle feeding margins remain more than $235 per head.

Whether to take that last cutting of alfalfa, and when, can be tricky. Forage specialist Marvin Hall explains why harvest timing is so important to the health of next year’s alfalfa crop.

Challenges of global food production reach far and wide. A new education and research facility at Hy-Plains Feedyard in Montezuma, Kan., aims to provide common sense information for stakeholders in all areas of the catt

Finding a feedlot partner helps ranchers share information and profits

The live cattle market will remain under pressure through the summer.

A crystal ball to see into the future may be every agricultural producers’ dream, and two Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are integrating a tool to give cattle producers a 90-day glimpse.

4-H and Google have announced a new program to bring computer education and problem solving skills to more than 100,000 members across the country. Announced today at the Illinois State Fair, the initiative will bring n

Years after the fact, the horsemeat-sold-as-beef scandal that swept across Europe (finally) results in another conviction. But wait until you hear the evidence against the defendant.

Does your organization have a plan for the upcoming busy collegiate recruiting season? Discover ten reasons why your agribusiness should attend on-campus collegiate career fairs.

Presentations include utilizing cover crops, stocking strategies, and the beef cattle outlook

Jeff Bezos is a beef stakeholder. The founder of Amazon with a net worth of $87 billion—give or take a billion—has a vested interest in how your cattle are raised.

Prices slip to levels not seen since December 2016.

Feeder cattle ends higher while lean hogs finish firmer.

Described as a “new political organization” to fight for rural America

Producers need to think outside the box when looking for ways to reduce costs.

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In pastures which have become overgrazed or brown from drought they will be more apt to sample less palatable species including poisonous broadleaves.

One of the most expensive parts of a cattle operation is feeding a herd during the winter. More specifically, it is the hay that has to be used when no grazing in available.

FSIS finds "systemic" inspection and sanitation problems during Canadian audit.

Feeder cattle again end lower and lean hogs finish mostly weaker.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said Japan is continuing to buy U.S. beef. Exports to the island country continued to gain momentum in June, with volume up 7 percent and value up 13 percent compared to 2016.

Corn production is forecast at 14.2 billion bushels, down 7 percent from last year. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 169.5 bushels per acre, down 5.1 bushels from 2016. If realized, thi

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Applications are due Aug. 31 for a hay lottery that will bring some relief to cattle producers in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana, as they struggle to find feed supplies in the midst of a summer-long drought and

The lower the quality of the diet, the slower the passage rate.

A new report from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) provides an overview of how countries around the world use antimicrobial agents in food-animal production. The report, titled “OIE Annual report on the

Labor and material costs in constructing livestock working facilities can eat a livestock producer’s lunch and put a serious damper on the checking account. However, the cost of working facilities is not so expensive

Total cattle slaughter is up 5.9 percent year over year for the year to date. This follows a 6.4 percent year over year increase in 2016.

Sure, you want leaders in your organization, but “B” players do the bulk of the work and are essential to an organization’s productivity and success.

Forget about loss of topsoil or the retreat of polar ice caps. What’s disappearing even faster is the public’s trust in government and business. Here is one small effort at an antidote.

McDonald's Holdings Co Japan Ltd upgraded its full year profit outlook on Wednesday as the fast-food chain extended a recovery from a series of food scandals that hit consumer appetites.

Feeder cattle down 4.5-cent limit and lean hog market finishes higher.

A report last week from Mighty Earth, a campaign of the Center for International Policy, took a break from criticizing farmers and ranchers that raise livestock for meat, and instead turned their attention to the meat c

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The Prime grade accounted for 5.6% of fed beef in 2016— impressive to industry historians, but not likely to keep most beef producers checking the Prime price point for hanging carcasses or boxed beef.

McDonald's is going large in China. It will have to ensure that breakneck growth does not bring indigestion.

McClung recognized in 2014 by the White House and USDA as a "Champion of Change."

Beef Products Inc. was paid $177 million by Disney to settle the beef processor’s defamation lawsuit against the media company’s “pink slime” reporting by ABC. More money should be on the way from insurance.

Farmers who focus on managing the work environment for their staff in a way that offers flexibility and empathy can raise productivity and cut down on turnover, according to an expert with Ohio State University Extensio

What are some likely market drivers as we move into late summer?