Blockchain technology captures marketing leverage data on sale day.
Coming off the holiday, retail beef demand drops and futures were lower, but fed cattle prices were higher last week.
With winter just around the corner and calving season set to start in 60 to 90 days, it’s time to evaluate cows’ body condition.
Unless the production system is irrigated, drought will always be part of the risk associated with forage and livestock production.
If used properly, wheat pasture can provide a key source of protein and energy for cows.
A large Canadian beef recall has spread to several hundred U.S. supermarkets.
While it’s tempting to turn cows onto new fall growth when rains return after a drought, holding off can help pastures and cows.
Operating Committee of the Cattlemen's Beef Board makes $2.9 million in cuts to meet budget constraints.
The new varieties should be available to producers for planting in fall 2013.
Research looks at the impact stocker nutrition and management strategies have on marbling.
Nebraska confirms 10 cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle. Learn the symptoms and impact on cattle.
Having adequate supplies of hay available is critical as producers make plans for winter management.
Ranchers considering restocking options should think profitability first and foremost before writing a check.
Meanwhile, placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.92 million, 10 percent below 2011.
Animal rights organization partners with fringe farm group.
Water quality issues continue to worsen as drought and high temperatures increase the risk of high sulfate water.
The latest checkoff-funded Consumer Beef Index survey shows increasingly positive perceptions about beef.
Drought drives cattle Inventory down but consumer demand remains high.
Producers looking for a simpler route to heterosis often opt to use a composite bull, but composites may trade predictability for simplicity.
As expected, placements for May were higher, while marketings were 1% higher.
Dry conditions continue to challenge farmers and their ability to keep forages growing and productive.
The agency plans to retain the current standard.
An amendment to the farm bill would mandate on-farm production practices.
Pork exports were up in volume and value, while beef export values for April were the strongest so far this year.
With the mild winter, experts say, pastures and fields are likely to be bustling with young grasshoppers (nymphs).
Help for understanding the basics of a grid marketing system for selling finished cattle.
Algae typically isn’t associated with cattle feed, but some interesting research results may change this.
USDA's testing regimen targets six additional strains of E.coli in raw beef trim.
Restocking may be an option for some, but rainfall and other factors will weigh heavily into the decision-making process.
Rental rates for range and pastureland are on the rise, due to increasing demands for corn.
Oklahoma State University market analyst Derrell Peel talks about the growing demand for high-quality beef.
Heat detection becomes the single greatest limiting factor in managing beef cow reproductive programs.
All bull semen is not created equal, but researchers have found a way to level the bovine-fertility playing field.
Analysts predicted feedyard placements to be lower but April placements totaled 1.52 million, 15 percent below 2011.
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says it's ready to work with Congress and the Obama Administration to finalize the rule.
Watch two new checkoff-funded “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” online video commercials set to debut this week.
Rabobank's global research report shows downside price risk short-term with recovery expected by midyear.
The beef checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance program offers two educational videos geared toward cattle producers.
The U.S. cattle on feed inventory totaled 11.5 million head on April 1, 2012.
Several companies push for labeling of lean, finely textured beef products to help educate concerned consumers.
Backgrounding may seem simple, but it has its challenges.
Lean, finely textured beef "is meat" and a healthy form of protein, according to a Texas A&M University expert.
But opportunities abound for stocker operators and backgrounders.
They want to set the record straight about lean finely textured beef and tour a BPI plant.
Cattle group disappointed in U.S. Trade Representative decision to appeal the World Trade Organization ruling on COOL.
With ramifications of the drought in the Southern Plains still being felt, producers should take precautions for forage production in 2012.
In response to requests from school districts, the USDA will offer more ground beef product choices to schools.
Demand for the Certified Angus Beef brand surged higher in 2011.
Producers will have the opportunity to enroll 1 million acres.
Beef producers in the Southern Plains shouldn’t get too caught up in adding cattle to herds despite recent rainfall.
Comfortable cattle are profitable cattle. That's why many feeders take steps to acclimate new arrivals.