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Retail Demand Slides, Is There Still Need for Cattle Investigation?
Retail Demand Slides, Is There Still Need for Cattle Investigation?

Producers watch to see if retail beef demand will continue its slow decline as consumers’ freezers are now packed with meat. There’s a discussion on market manipulation and if there’s a need for an investigation.

U.S. Hog Herd Continues to Climb
U.S. Hog Herd Continues to Climb

The hog herd is expanding. That’s according to the USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. Numbers are increasing in all categories compared to one year ago. How expansion continues amid COVID-19 is anyone’s guess.

Fed’s Announcement Not Showing Much Impact to Livestock Markets
Fed’s Announcement Not Showing Much Impact to Livestock Markets

Fears of the coronavirus continue to haunt the stock market despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to calm it. Live cattle prices have dropped to numbers producers and traders haven’t seen in nearly a decade.

AgDay Journeys to Indiana Sale Barn for Feeder Cattle Auction
AgDay Journeys to Indiana Sale Barn for Feeder Cattle Auction

AgDay visited a feeder cattle auction at the Shipshewana Trading Place in Shipshewana, Indiana to find out what prices were like there to kick off 2020.

Coronavirus Still a Threat to Livestock Markets
Coronavirus Still a Threat to Livestock Markets

Earlier at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed the scare of the coronavirus to the beef industry. It still remains a threat today.

AgDay Analysis With Cattle Expert Who Helped Officials Write NAFTA
AgDay Analysis With Cattle Expert Who Helped Officials Write NAFTA

NAFTA was a trade pact written in the early 1990s. Derrell Peel, an extension livestock specialist with Oklahoma State University, is one who aided and gave his insights when trade negotiators were writing the deal.

Demand Impacting Cattle Markets Much More Than Supply
Demand Impacting Cattle Markets Much More Than Supply

USDA’s Cattle Report shows the expansion stage is coming to an end. The total inventory as of January 1 is 94.4 million head, down slightly from 94.8 million head a year ago. It’s not a surprise to industry.

Leaders Share Update On Tyson Fire Investigation At Cattle Convention

The fire sent cattle prices plummeting. Portions of the industry demanded an investigation and USDA said it was looking into it. Experts at the cattlemen's convention told AgDay that report is still pending.

VIDEO: Watch Special Edition of AgDay from the NCBA Convention
VIDEO: Watch Special Edition of AgDay from the NCBA Convention

The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show took place last week in San Antonio, Texas. AgDay took the show on the road for a special edition of the newscast.

Expect Big U.S. Beef Exports to Korea, Japan in 2020

U.S. beef exports continue to remain strong, according to USMEF. The Federation released its year-end numbers on 2019 export sales last week, and it says beef exports are down slightly from the record year of 2018.

Tiff With China Continues, How Are Other Trade Deals Moving Along?
Tiff With China Continues, How Are Other Trade Deals Moving Along?

However, has there been any progress on other trade deals? With the markets swinging up and down during Monday's trading session, what is happening? AgDay and U.S. Farm Report reporter Betsy Jibben has the story.

Washington Correspondent: "I'm More Upbeat On Japan" With Trade Deal
Washington Correspondent: "I'm More Upbeat On Japan" With Trade Deal

No rest for the U.S. trade team. The negotiators meeting with Japanese officials about a possible trade deal between the two countries with an emphasis on agriculture. AgDay National Reporter Betsy Jibben has more.

Analyzing the Cattle Inventory Report
Analyzing the Cattle Inventory Report

The market is digesting the mid-year Cattle Inventory Report. The report released Friday shows the expansion of the nation's beef herd may be coming to an end.

Feed, Bedding Worries Linger As Crop Conditions Stay Subpar in Ohio
Feed, Bedding Worries Linger As Crop Conditions Stay Subpar in Ohio

AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with Nate Like, a livestock producer in Hamler, Ohio; Andy Stickel, a producer in Pemberville, Ohio. Feed, Bedding Worries Linger As Crop Conditions Stay Subpar in Ohio

Schooling Goes Beyond The ABCs
Schooling Goes Beyond The ABCs

Some lessons are best taught and learned outside the classroom

Students Raise Cattle For School Project, Serves In Cafeteria
Students Raise Cattle For School Project, Serves In Cafeteria

There’s an assignment for its students that lasts year-round to spark interest in agriculture. AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben shows us putting its own flair on the farm to fork movement.

Students Raise Cattle For School Project, Serves In Cafeteria
Students Raise Cattle For School Project, Serves In Cafeteria

There’s an assignment for its students that lasts year-round to spark interest in agriculture. AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben shows us putting its own flair on the farm to fork movement.

NE Producers Continue To Rebuild Post Flood after Losing Half of Herd
NE Producers Continue To Rebuild Post Flood after Losing Half of Herd

While some producers near the Elkhorn River in Scribner Nebraska are in the process of cleaning up. AgDay Betsy Jibben heads to Scribner, Nebraska. She talks with Aaron Lange and Angie Lange.

Nebraska Producer: Rebuilding Fence Still A Struggle After Flood
Nebraska Producer: Rebuilding Fence Still A Struggle After Flood

AgDay national reporter heads to North Bend, Nebraska. She talks with Greg Beebe, a livestock producer from the area.

Rancher: “We Are Just Praying for the Best” With Blizzard
Rancher: “We Are Just Praying for the Best” With Blizzard

The bomb cyclone storm continues to move East. Ranchers are checking cattle in the middle of the night, as more than a foot of snow pelts of the Western Corn Belt.

Rancher: “We Are Just Praying for the Best” With Blizzard
Rancher: “We Are Just Praying for the Best” With Blizzard

The bomb cyclone storm continues to move East. Ranchers are checking cattle in the middle of the night, as more than a foot of snow pelts of the Western Corn Belt.

Western Corn Belt Ranchers In Middle of Spring Blizzard
Western Corn Belt Ranchers In Middle of Spring Blizzard

Ranchers are expecting conditions to worsen on Thursday. AgDay Betsy Jibben has the story with ranchers in South Dakota.

U.S. Ag Products Will See Tariff Disadvantage April 1
U.S. Ag Products Will See Tariff Disadvantage April 1

Much of the trade focus has been on China. However, the United States agricultural industry could be at a significant tariff disadvantage starting April 1 and it has nothing to do with China.

Nebraska producers may receive help from USDA.
USDA Opening 2 Emergency Programs For NE Producers Dealing With Flood

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking matters into its own hands, opening two more emergency programs for producers dealing with flooding in Nebraska.

Winter Storm Remains Threat To Producers During Calving Season
Winter Storm Remains Threat To Producers During Calving Season

The weather is pressuring producers to take action as many of them are in the middle of calving season. AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with Mike Finley, a rancher in Sully County, South Dakota.

Cell-Cultured Meat Production Will Have Federal Oversight. Now What?
Cell-Cultured Meat Production Will Have Federal Oversight. Now What?

The production of cell cultured meat or alternative proteins will soon receive federal oversight from three agencies. Betsy Jibben with AgDay has the story.

Cell-Cultured Meat Production Will Have Federal Oversight. Now What?
Cell-Cultured Meat Production Will Have Federal Oversight. Now What?

The production of cell cultured meat or alternative proteins will soon receive federal oversight from three agencies. Betsy Jibben with AgDay has the story.

Will Cattle Be Profitable Throughout 2019?
Will Cattle Be Profitable Throughout 2019?

Analysts give their price projections for 2019. AgDay reporter Betsy Jibben talks with Don Close of Rabo AgriFinance; Chip Nellinger of BlueReef Agri-Marketing; Kevin Good of CattleFax and Craig VanDyke of Top Third.

How Are U.S. Beef Exports Despite Tariffs and Trade Tensions?
How Are U.S. Beef Exports Despite Tariffs and Trade Tensions?

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) hasn’t released its November numbers past October due to the government shutdown. If they’re anything like October’s numbers, then they could be record-shattering.

<p>Ammoniation can transform baled corn residue into forage that meets the energy and protein needs of a dry cow without supplementation.</p>
How Are U.S. Beef Exports Despite Tariffs and Trade Tensions?

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) hasn’t released its November numbers past October due to the government shutdown. If they’re anything like October’s numbers, then they could be record-shattering.

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U.S. Cattlemen Pressuring For Trade Deal With Japan

Trade talk is a big issue for everyone here at the convention and the focus isn’t just on China. For another year, the priority remains the same, the cattle industry vocal they want a free trade deal with Japan.

A Day At The Sale Barn
A Day At The Sale Barn

AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talked with buyers and sellers at a feeder cattle auction in Northern Indiana. She traveled to Shipshewana, Indiana.

A Day At The Sale Barn
A Day At The Sale Barn

AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talked with buyers and sellers at a feeder cattle auction in Northern Indiana. She traveled to Shipshewana, Indiana.

Is The Cattle Herd Growing? Producers Give Their Take
Is The Cattle Herd Growing? Producers Give Their Take

The major Cattle Inventory report was supposed to be released this week but is delayed. NASS announcing this week when reports will drop. Both Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory will be released February.

We have an update from the cattle convention in New Orleans.
Is The Cattle Herd Growing? Producers Give Their Take

The major Cattle Inventory report was supposed to be released this week but is delayed. NASS announcing this week when reports will drop. Both Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory will be released February.

Rancher Describes California Camp Fire
Rancher Describes California Camp Fire

California farmers, ranchers and others in the community are still dealing with the impacts of the Camp Fire. AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with rancher Holly Foster of Oroville, California.

What's Next For “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner”?
What's Next For “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner”?

“Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” is a recognizable catch-phrase for the Beef Checkoff. The music, from the Aaron Copeland ballet entitled, “Rodeo” premiered during World War II.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ashland, KS Battles Another Fire, Declining Crops

Southwest Kansas, like many regions in the central plains, are turning into kindling for wildfires.

Will Strong Trade Be Enough To Support Cattle Prices?
Will Strong Trade Be Enough To Support Cattle Prices?

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects international demand for U.S. beef to stick around in 2018. Its latest forecast calls for 3 billion pounds of exports in 2018.

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Will Strong Trade Be Enough To Support Cattle Prices?

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects international demand for U.S. beef to stick around in 2018. Its latest forecast calls for 3 billion pounds of exports in 2018.

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CattleFax: 2017 Second Most Profitable Year, Can Prices Hold?

Greg Henderson says the cash fed cattle market has rallied $4 to $5. Cash fed cattle prices jumped to $4 per cwt to $130 during Friday, with dressed sales in the north were $5 higher at $205 per cwt

<p>The Beyond Burger is one example of an alternative meat.</p>
Fake Meat: A Threat To The Beef Industry?

The beef industry is watching the popularity of alternative proteins of plant-based and meatless burgers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) even added fake meat to its policy agenda.

Keeping Afloat As Income Sinks
Keeping Afloat as Net Farm Income Sinks

USDA anticipates net farm income to decrease nearly 7 percent from 2017 to $59.5 billion, the lowest number since 2006. Net cash farm income forecast to decrease down about 5 percent to $91.9 billion.

February is Heart Month according to the American Heart Association. The association says heart disease is the number one leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. 

More than 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day.
 
As more people focus on a heart-healthy diet, there is growing uncertainty about animal proteins and cardiovascular health. Beef is often in question.
Debunking Myths About Heart-Healthy Proteins

As more people focus on a heart-healthy diet, there is growing uncertainty about animal proteins and cardiovascular health. Beef is often in question.

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CattleFax: 2017 Ranks Second Most Profitable Year for Beef Producers

CattleFax released its annual outlook at the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) trade show.

Don Close with Rabo AgriFinance talks with AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben about the USDA Cattle Inventory numbers.
Rabo AgriFinance: Breaking Down Cattle Inventory Numbers

USDA released its Cattle Inventory report January 31. According to the report, all cattle and calves in the U.S. totals 94.4 million head, 1 percent above the 93.7 million head a year ago.

<p>AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with Dan Halstrom, CEO and President of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.</p>
Over 80 Percent of Top U.S. Beef Partners at Risk of Trade Dispute

Agriculture is facing anxious times as the export picture remains foggy with what the next year will bring with trade.

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Could Southern Plains Drought Shrink National Cattle Herd Again?

Is it too early to worry a drought in the Plains will shrink the national herd? Could cattlemen see another massive drought like they saw in 2011 and 2012 when the national herd was forced to liquidize?

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How Are Producers Recovering After 2017 Southern Plains Wildfires?

Nine months have passed since&nbsp;wildfires charred parts of the central and southern Plains during a three-day span of furious fire.&nbsp; Now, a proposed disaster relief package may offer more help to ranchers in need. The House recently unveiled&nbsp;a disaster aid plan to help cover some of the cost of hurricanes and wildfires the country faced in 2017.&nbsp; House Republicans are releasing an $81 billion disaster aid package, funding that&rsquo;s nearly twice the request the White House made.&nbsp; The money could be split between a host of federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Agriculture. AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben looks at how producers in Kansas and Oklahoma are recovering and still rebuilding.&nbsp; She talks with Dr. Randall Spare, a veterinarian from the Ashland Veterinary Center, and producers Jenny Betschart in Ashland, Kansas and Bernie Smith in Beaver County, Oklahoma.

Rebuilding fence is expensive for livestock producers,  as the average repair costs $10,000 per mile.
No Fencing Payments In Sight

Livestock producers struggle to rebuild their operations with few resources to date