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Cattle and sheep are more susceptible to prussic acid poisoning than swine.

For producers to capture the most value from their calf crop, they need to follow a carefully planned marketing strategy

Researchers found that using a cone-style feeder or modified cone feeder with a sheeted bottom reduced hay waste.

Careful management early in a drought minimizes long-term stand damage.

Young bulls are especially difficult to manage because they have duty on their mind 24/7.

A study finds the U.S. and India are the only two major beef exporters that do not already have mandatory traceability systems.

Eight percent of respondents indicate they will no longer own cattle in 2012, though this is only a temporary measure.

The announcement will classify six strains of non-O157 E. coli as 'adulterants' when found in ground beef.

Ensure product efficacy by dosing and storing injectable dewormers correctly.

At a time when the nation’s cow numbers are still falling, increasing the productive life of a cow is worth more than ever.

How many days and how much hay or silage will you have to feed this winter?

Are you getting enough information from your feedyard to help improve the herd?

The drought losses have reached record levels mainly due to farmers failing to cash in crops during times of high commodity prices.

Optimal forage production for either grazing or haying is rooted in some basic fundamentals.

Missouri will begin enforcing Trichomoniasis regulations for bulls on Spetember 1, 2011.

The Beef Checkoff financial firewall at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is functioning as it should, according to officials.

Recent high heat and humidity have caused considerable loss of life among cattle and not just in feedyards.

Beef is reclaiming its position in the foodservice trade, but see why it's lagging in retail this year.

Pastures and forages across the Eastern Corn Belt suffered yield and nutrient loss due to wet spring weather.

A Texas rancher shares his perspective on changes in the cattle information available over the decades.

Despite record high cattle prices, indications are the cattle herd is still shrinking.

Tom Ramey steps down as CEO of the Cattmenmen's Beef Board.

Cattle group says stalling on the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement poses serious consequences for U.S agriculture.

USDA has designated 213 counties in Texas as disaster areas after one of the worst droughts in more than a century.

A commercial rancher has switched from a pounds-only philosophy to one that includes quality.

After a wet spring and delayed hay harvest in some areas, it is important for beef producers to store hay properly to reduce nutrient loss

Meanwhile placements in feedlots during May totaled 1.81 million, 11 percent below 2010.

in 2010, U.S. beef exports reached a value of more than $4 billion - the highest level on record.

Experts offer tips to help you choose a feedyard to place cattle.

U.S. beef exports slowed slightly in April compared to the all-time record highs of the previous month, but remain strong.

Call for foodservice entries in the 2011 National Beef Backer Awards.

There is little research on tornadoes impacting beef production, but there are several concerns that should be addressed.

Composting is a possible solution to the manure storage problem.

In some parts of the country hay fields are suffering because of the excessive moisture and cooler-than-normal temperatures have also impacted growth.

Groups of displaced Japanese citizens ranging from several hundred to more than 10,000 were served meals of U.S. beef and pork recently.

Agriculture groups praise signing of eminent domain reform legislation into law in Texas.

Some advice on how ranchers can manage their cattle to improve final quality grade.

A letter, signed by 147 Congressional members. asks USDA about the time line on the economic Impact analysis and re-proposal of livestock marketing rule.

There are three primary factors that explain much of the variability in average rental rates over time.

Weather in the United States has been making a complicated 2011 cattle market even cloudier, ultimately affecting everyone from producers to consumers.

A comprehensive reproductive vaccination program could mean more calves, profits.

The Cattlemen's Beef Board and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association agree on a mutual commitment to the chekoff and working together in the future.

The “Meat MythCrushers” campaign is an effort to crush some of the more popular myths associated today with meat and poultry.

A bipartisan group of 170 members of Congres sent a letter expressing concern over expanding jurisdiction over U.S. waters by some agencies.

Cattle producers in drought and wildfire areas already have to face some tough decisions.

Of all the factors affecting hay quality, stage of maturity when harvested is the most important and the one in which greatest progress can be made.

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association offers tips to protect your herd and your ranch or farm.

Some feel U.S. environmental laws partly to blame for hampering the ability of agencies to adequately protect the border.