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While the overall cattle inventory was down, placements were higher than expected.

Cattlemen are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s findings and rules regarding greenhouse gases .

Learn about this risk categorization strategy that is based upon the potential for sickness and death in feeder calves.

Placements into feedyards are the lowest for February since the series began in 1996.

The resolution shifts $55 million from USDA accounts to pay Food Safety Inspection Service inspectors through Oct. 1, 2013.

Placements in feedlots during January totaled 1.88 million, 2% above 2012.

A beef reproduction specialist and rancher talk about how important reproduction is to selection and herd improvement.

Drought was the big discussion at this year's Cattle Industry Convention. See those stories and more that will impact your business down the road.

The 2012 calf crop was estimated at 34.3 million head, down 3%from 2011,which is the smallest calf crop since the 33.7 million born during 1949.

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.2 million head on Jan. 1, 2013.

Dwindling cattle supplies cited as cause for halting production at the Plainview, Texas, facility.

Cattle producers anticipate 10-year cycle high, but the odds hinge on Mother Nature’s cooperation.

Along with feedlot inventory, placement into feedlots during November were 6 percent below 2011.

Placements in feedlots during October totaled 2.18 million, 13 percent below 2011.

Placements in feedlots during September totaled 2.00 million, 19 percent below 2011.

Feedyard inventories, placements, and marketings continue to decline.

This is the lowest cattle inventory since the series began in 1973; meanwhile cattle inventory in feedyards is up 3%.

USDA's heat stress forecasts show emergency heat levels in the central U.S. through July 6th. Take caution with livestock.

The online cattle buying and selling site has over 30,000 head listed to date.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service's prevention-based policy measures include new traceback processes, recall procedures and draft validation guidance on hazard analysis and critical control points plans.

Because of the sharp price pressure on cattle futures ahead of Cattle on Feed report, the negative price reaction should be limited.

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market totaled 11.7 million head on March 1, 2012.

The proposal should assist in beef trade negotiations by bringing BSE import standards in line with international rules.

This is the lowest January 1 inventory of all cattle and calves since the 88.1 million on hand in 1952.

Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 4.50 million head, up 6 percent from 2011.

Cattle-Exchange.com is a new website from Beef Today that's connecting cattle buyers and sellers.

As cattle prices reach record levels, investors are starting to take notice as well.

Latest report shows 12.1 million head on Dec. 1, 2011.

Retaining ownership gives cow-calf producers the chance to learn more about their cattle and receive premiums.

This is the second highest November 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.

This is the second highest October 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.

This is the third highest September 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.

Drought forcing cattle to market could mean a lighter fall run at higher prices later this year.

This is the third highest August 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.

Oklahoma State University's ag economist Derrell Peel discusses the emotional toll many producers pay when forced to cull herds.

Nebraska Cattlemen is encouraging those with equipment and time to make more hay available, including grass in ditches.

Producers in the Southern Plains have to make some tough decisions during the drought.

The changes extend the emergency grazing period and allow feeding of hay from expiring CRP acreage.

While 26% of the beef herd resides in severe drought areas, states in good shape are trying to help those in drought areas.

The inventory and placements were 4 percent above July 1, 2010.

Placements in feedlots during April totaled 1.80 million, 10 percent above 2010.

Placements into feedyards were also 3 percent above 2010.

Breeding soundness exams are an essential part of the cow-calf operation.

Industry representatives this past week outlined their views on key beef industry issues, including GIPSA and ethanol.

Sorting adds value to cattle feeders before selling to packers.

"Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review" chronicles U.S. beef history, outlines industry challenges and offers future goals.

Producers facing rising production costs can hardly afford to not use legumes.

Veterinarian Brian Heuedepohl of Williamsburg, Iowa, and feedlot owner Mike Finnegan of Parnell, Iowa, work together closely on a replacement heifer development program.

USDA's Cold Storage Report is getting a negative read.

Temple Grandin discusses how she reshaped livestock handling practices and helped the beef industry embrace animal welfare practices.