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Exercise Caution when Grazing Cattle in Cold Weather

Protect grazing livestock against prussic acid poisoning and bloat.

Forage Testing is Good Insurance for Cow Herd

For less than $7 per forage sample tested, cow-calf producers may be able to stave off a variety of potential problems in their cowherd.

USDA Works to Maintain Livestock Trade at Mexico Border

USDA to open temporary inspection location at Eagle Pass, Texas.

NCBA Calls for Congress to Act on Death Tax

Coalition asks for Congress to act on issue when they return.

Angus Business Grows in 2010

Farmers and ranchers using Angus genetics continued to see economic growth this year despite lingering challenges in the U.S. beef cattle industry.

Age, Source Verification May Open Beef Markets

Weaning is a good time to consider enrolling in an age- and source-verification program.

Representatives: More Analysis of GIPSA Needed

Several House members call for a comprehensive economic analysis of proposed rule on livestock and poultry marketing.

Ways to Make Genetic Improvement This Fall

DNA testing can help producers mitigate some risk in everyday decisions.

Reducing Calf Stress at Weaning

Preconditioning calves can optimize their immune system and nutritional status while minimizing stress.

Patch Burning for Rangeland Management

Patch-burn grazing is a fairly new concept in rangeland management, but has been occurring naturally for hundreds of years.

Adding Beef to the Thanksgiving Menu

The Beef Board encourages incorporating beef on the traditional "turkey" day.

Beef Checkoff Initiatives For FY2011

Focus remains on promotion and research to boost beef demand.

More Cattle Producers Adopting Precision Agriculture

A growing number of beef producers want the convenience, versatility and cost savings of precision farming.

Watch for Anaplasmosis

Cases of anaplasmosis increase in late summer and fall as insect vectors increase, reports an Iowa State veterinarian.

House Approves Mandatory Price Reporting Reauthorization

Now waiting for President's signature.

Value-added Ways to Compost Dead Animals

University of Missouri researchers looked at four dead-animal composting systems for their feasibility, flexibility and financial viability.

Analysis Finds No Link Between Red Meat and Colorectal Cancer

Researchers look at current epidemiologic evidence and find no association.

Management Critical to BVDv Eradication

Follow these biosecurity and management steps to help prevent and eradicate bovine viral diarrhea virus in your cattle herd.

Some Forages Present Potential Risk to Livestock

Dry weather has placed a lot of stress on forages and increased the risk of prussic acid and/or nitrate poisoning

Don't Skip Respiratory Vaccinations

Passing on respiratory vaccinations can leave producers and cattle vulnerable.

Beef Checkoff’s Retail Promotion in Time for Tailgating

The beef checkoff is partnering with AmeriGas Cylinder Exchange for the Sutter Home® Tailgating Promotion

Cut Cow Feed Costs by a Dollar a Day

University of Illinois researchers found that feeding co-products and cornstalk residue in the winter can save cow-calf producers up to $1 per day per cow compared to feeding hay.

Distillers Byproduct Boosts Bad-Hay Nutrients

Byproduct feeds from ethanol plants offer beef herd owners a way to supplement bad hay being baled for winter feed this year.

Proper Vaccination Timing Provides the Best Immunity

While the type of vaccine administered is a central part of herd health, the proper timing of vaccinations is also significant.

EPA Asking States to Revise Clean Air Act Permit Programs

Agency wants permitting programs to include greenhouse gas emissions so they will be able to implement the agency's first-time GHG permitting requirements starting in January.

Mexico Eliminates Anti-dumping Duties on U.S. Beef

Mexico eliminates anti-dumping duties that have been imposed on imports of U.S. beef for the past 10 years.

Details on Upcoming Livestock Marketing Workshop

The workshop, to be held Aug. 27 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, is the fourth in a series of five joint USDA/DOJ workshops focused on competition and regulatory issues in agriculture.

Cattle Futures Vulnerable to Cash Cues

Live cattle futures closed near week ago levels despite nearly $2 lower cash prices in the Central Plains.

Economist: Down Go the Cattle Numbers—Again

The nation’s beef herd continues to decline.

GIPSA Extends Comment Period for Farm Bill Proposed Rule

The USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is extending the comment period for the regulations

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 3%

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.1 million head on July 1.

U.S. Cattle Inventory Down 1%

USDA report highlights.

Beef Market Continues to Strengthen

Beef and cattle prices continue to strengthen as cattle traders do a good job of anticipating two major reports issued today.

Heat Stress Impacts Cattle Market

High heat and humidity in parts of Kansas has killed more than 2,000 head of cattle.

Beef Trade Encouraging to Cattle Market

Beef exports in May were up 26.8% compared to a year earlier.

Think Safety When Working Cattle

Anyone working with cattle needs to be vigilant about safety.

Are Good Pasture Conditions Keeping Cows at Home?

High cow slaughter rates continue in spite of some of the best pasture conditions in 15 years.

Outside Factors Impact Cattle Market

Beef prices held up ahead of the July 4th holiday, supporting cash and futures

USDA Issues Proposed Rule on Livestock Marketing

On June 22, USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration will publish a proposed rule, as required by the 2008 farm bill and through existing authority under the Packers and Stockyards Act

''300-Day'' Grazing Program Reduces Feed Costs

Cattle producers may have the tools to hedge against volatile input costs right in their own backyards, according to findings from the 300-Day Grazing Program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

Receiving Program Critical for Sale Barn Cattle

The health, management, and vaccination history for the majority of feeder calves sold at sale barns are not known to the buyer.

Cattle Market Wrap-Up: Prices Under Pressure

As the week ends, bears have the technical market momentum as live cattle futures prices fade, says Julianne Johnson, ProFarmer Senior Market Analyst.

Cattle Prices Under Pressure

As the week ends, bears have the technical market momentum as live cattle futures prices fade, says Julianne Johnson, ProFarmer Senior Market Analyst.

Additional Animal Disease Traceability Meetings Scheduled

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will be holding additional public meetings on the animal disease traceability framework approach.

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3%

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3%

Cattle on Feed Report: Minimal Impact to Market

ProFarmer's Julianne Johnston says this week's Cattle on Feed Report will have little impact on the cattle market.

Cattle Nutrition: Processing Is Key

Processing Is Key to Feeding Light Test Weight Corn.