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Texas Recovering from Human, Livestock Losses From Plains Fires

While the wildfires in the southern Plains claimed many livestock and wild animals, there were also human lives lost trying to save the animals they cared for greatly.

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Colorado Wildfire Burns 32,000 Acres, Cattle

Colorado is dealing with the brittle conditions after a wildfire hit the northeast corner of the state, burning more than 32,000 acres in a time frame of eight hours earlier this month.

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Kan. Veterinarian Shows Aftermath of Southern Plains Fires on Cattle

Thousands of cattle were lost to the southern Plains wildfires. Some were overcome by the flames and smoke trying to escape the blaze. Others had to be put down because of severe injuries.

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Brazil Beef Halt in EU, China After Allegations of Rotten Meat

The Brazilian ag sector is trying to minimize damage both at home and in export markets after allegations of corruption are raised against meat inspectors and accusations of allowing rotten meat into the marketplace.

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Analyst: Cattle Market Could Soon See "Fireworks"

The cattle market has been pretty interesting as of late. Elaine Kub, author of “Mastering the Grain Markets” discusses the fundamentals behind the recent strengthening of the cattle market.

Firefighters from across Kansas and Oklahoma battle a wildfire near Protection, Kan., Monday, March 6, 2017.
3 Types of Wildfire Cattle: Healthy, Dead, or Need to Be Euthanized

Veterinarians and livestock producers are assessing more than antibiotic use in southwest Kansas where a blaze swept through the high plains earlier this month.

Surviving Cattle From Wildfire at Risk of Laminitis

While thousands of cattle died in last week’s wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, those also hit hard by fire are the surviving beef cattle. 

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Tradition 'Shines' at Annual Cattle Conference

Last week’s Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. shattered the previous attendance record of 8,200 convention goers with roughly 9,300 people attending the 2017 show.

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Packing Problems Down the Road for Cattle Producers

The Cattle Industry Convention has wrapped up another year of sharpening its focus on 2017. 

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Pro Farmer: Cattle Market Facing Hurdles

The cattle industry is buzzing in Nashville this week, and Pro Farmer couldn’t help but to join the conversation about prices.

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Meat Labeling May be Attempted Under Trump Administration

The issue of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) may come back with the Trump administration.

Is Beef Expansion Over After Slow Growth on Cattle Inventory Report?
Is Beef Expansion Over After Slow Growth on Cattle Inventory Report?

The cattle industry is gathering in Nashville for its annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) convention, discussing issues like trade and Washington policy as the new administration is already hard at work. 

Last fall these JBS Five Rivers' steers at the Kuner Feedlot would have entered the traditional JBS packing plant system. With the Fed Cattle Exchange there is a chance for some JBS Five Rivers cattle to be purchased by competing packers, aiding in price discovery for the beef industry.
Obama Admin. Fighting for U.S. Beef Producers

As the Obama administration starts to wind down its tenure in Washington, it’s taking up a fight on behalf of U.S. beef producers.

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Cattle Market to "Loosen Up" in Q2 of 2017

Cattle markets have seen a nice run in November and December, but some analysts think it won’t continue. 

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What Could Happen to Beef if NAFTA is Reopened?

During the election cycle, there was a lot of talk about trade and renegotiating NAFTA. Within days after President-elect Trump was declared the winner, leaders from Canada and Mexico expressed interest in fresh talks to renegotiate the trade act.

Stranded cattle following 7.8 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand.
Stranded Cattle Saved, Livestock Losses Could be "Considerable"

Two cows and a calf were seen on a tower of crumbling soil after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand. Much to the relief of people across the globe, the cattle have been rescued.

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Beef. It's What's For...Christmas?

The cattle market has been trying to find some footing, but it’s hitting a wall in the February contract. 

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Cattle Markets Could Drop to $80 by 2018

It’s no secret there’s too much meat on the market. Cattle have bounced from the previous lows is because of a tight supply for the next 30 days.

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NCBA: Not Voting for TPP Isn't an Option for U.S. Cattle

While politicians on both sides of the aisle have differing opinions of the TPP, cattlemen across the U.S. are hoping to get the trade deal signed as soon as possible. 

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Is the Economy as Good as Advertised?

The farm economy has been struggling for a while now, especially with weak cattle prices and disease issues in wheat. 

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Could Livestock Industry Shift Away from High Plains?

Livestock in the high plains could be migrating to find an abundant supply of water.

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China Lifts U.S. Beef Ban, Bullish News for Producers

China is making a move that could be bullish for U.S. beef down the road. 

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Analysts Hopeful on Upcoming Cattle on Feed Report

USDA will release it’s latest cattle on feed numbers Friday at 3 p.m.

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Low Cattle Prices Impact Seedstock Industry

The seedstock industry is starting to feel the pressure of low cattle markets. 

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Cattle Prices Continue Dipping, Pressure on Markets

Cattle prices continue to plummet, falling below the dollar mark on Tuesday.