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Sixth-generation California rancher Dave Daley survived the Bear fire. Many of his 400 cows did not. He fears for his family legacy.

Dallas Horton, 81, well known cattle feeder and veterinarian, passed away at his home on September 29, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer.

The Twisted Tail in BeeBeeTown, IA, is well known for its ribs, which won first prize in the 2013 Iowa State Fair Farm Bureau Cookoff. And now, the restaurant can add “Iowa’s Best Burger” to its list of awards.

A moderate to high lice population in feeder calves significantly decreases average daily gains, and one study suggests losses from lice are more than $126 million annually. Here's a guide to proper lice treatment.

Gregg Reisinger, Eldora, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Reisinger was a past president of the American Paint Horse Association and an APHA Hall of Fame member.

A five-year, $8.5 million project will impact 100,000 acres of row crops and feed production in a key beef producing region to build on farmers’ ongoing efforts to mitigate and adapt to impacts of climate change.

Many young veterinarians looking for a first job in their careers shy away from geography as remote as Ashland, Kansas. Drs. Ashley Fischer and Libby Farney had the exact opposite strategy.

The 21st KSU Beef Stocker Field Day will be held virtually on October 1, 2020.

The South Comanche Ranch near Byers, CO, is listed by Hall & Hall for $19.8 million. It’s a unique large ranch – 17,853 acres – within 60 miles of downtown Denver.

The Fed Cattle Exchange, the only weekly fed cattle online auction for the cattle industry, has been acquired by Central Stockyards, LLC from 5150 Productions Company, LLC.

For the first time in its 38-year history the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show (GCSS) will not be held at the Iowa State Fair. Due to the cancellation of this year’s fair Iowa State University will host the event.

Cargill and TGI Fridays have teamed up to build Bold Heroes, a initiative designed to provide firefighters across the nation with TGI Friday’s frozen beef patties.

The 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy is now offering scholarships to 2020-2021 program applicants. A total of $100,000 is available to cover up to 70% of tuition costs. Applications close on August 15, 2020.

Burger King® restaurants and Cargill are teaming up with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and ranchers within the Northern Great Plains to launch a three-year grasslands restoration program.

Bipartisan legislation to create new direct-to-consumer options for beef producers, processors and small meat markets without compromising food safety standards or market access is supported by NCBA.

Nebraskans can purchase “Good Life. Great Steaks.” T-shirts to show their pride for the state’s beef industry. The proceeds go to the food banks in Nebraska helping supply beef meals to fellow Nebraskans in need.

The reward for information about the theft of 75 cattle off a Falls County, Texas, ranch has been raised to $21,000, according to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

The long-term effects of spreading trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as trich, in your cattle herd can be much more devastating than simply having a number of cows open at the end of the breeding season.

Governor Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Naig and Iowa Beef Producers have partnered with Iowa State University, Iowa Food Bank Association to feed food-insecure Iowans.

Merck Animal Health announced the completion of its acquisition of Quantified Ag®, a leading data and analytics company that monitors cattle body temperature and movement in order to detect illness early.

Cargill launches the Cargill Cares Employee Disaster Relief Fund to support employees around the world during times of catastrophic or personal disaster.

Arizona Ranchers for Tomorrow initiated a unique promotional campaign to help consumers recognize where their food comes from. The group is now taking orders for signs that will be customized to individual ranches.

A 11-member Gene Editing Task Force comprised of scientists and industry leaders will map out recommendations for regulating the emerging genomic technology in animal agriculture.

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley asks Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to publicly release findings from USDA's investigation into beef pricing margins following the fire at Tyson’s plant in Holcomb, Kansas.

International Genetic Solutions (IGS), is working across the breed spectrum to provide resources and technologies that ensure cattlemen and women along the industry chain are set up for success.

How livestock is supporting global nutrition, high standards of food safety and public health during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dr. Wallace "Bruce" Wren, DVM, passed away May 20, 2020. A 1958 graduate of Kansas State University's school of veterinary medicine, Wren spent 60 years advancing bovine medicine and mentoring many young veterinarians.

The Iowa Local Beef Directory will connect producers with local buyers and provide resources in helping shoppers navigate the buying process and connecting potential buyers to sellers.

Callahan Grund, who previously worked in policy engagement, business development and animal disease traceability preparedness at the Kansas Department of Agriculture, has been named executive director of CattleTrace.

Merck Animal Health announced a five-year partnership with the American Hereford Association (AHA) to educate members on the importance of animal health programs in maximizing cattle's genetic potential.

Pinkeye can lead to lower calf-growth rate, potential blindness and permanent damage when left untreated. It's crucial to start thinking about how to prevent the disease from entering your herd.

American Red, a collaborative identification and tagging program between the Red Angus Association of America and Santa Gertrudis Breeders International is gaining momentum in the southern United States.

Norbrook, Inc. has launched Cefenil® RTU – the industry’s first ready-to-use, veterinary-prescription, generic ceftiofur hydrochloride injectable.

Neogen Corporation announced it has launched an enhanced version of its Igenity® Beef profile, a genomic test for commercial cattle.

R-CALF USA sent a letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue asking him to consider opening the 24 million acres of land in the Conservation Reserve Program to help alleviate the backlog in the live cattle supply chain.

Nebraska Cattlemen board amended existing policy to strengthen standing language by mandating packers to purchase a minimum of 50% of their weekly slaughter in the negotiated market.

Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 5th Annual “Meating Demand” bull sale saw 159 20-month-old bulls ready to turn on summer pastures sell along with 108 bred commercial Angus females.

First-of-its-kind report from Farm Journal’s Trust In Food initiative and The Sustainability Consortium explores the complex relationship among farmers, their operation’s production data and conservation.

Blue Grass Stockyards and Top Dollar Angus will collaborate around a shared vision to significantly expand the number of Top Dollar Angus verified cattle east of the Mississippi River.

American Simmental Association has approved a member support package for fiscal year 2021, to help members deal with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

A webinar designed to help cattle producers as they navigate the impacts of COVID-19 is planned for May 14 at Noon Central Time by Kansas State University.

In a letter to NCBA officers, agricultural economist Stephen R. Koontz says his work is taken out of context when used as a support for mandating beef packers to purchase at least 30% of their cattle on a cash basis.

The California Cattle Council has launched Resilience 2020, a combined effort to reassure consumers that California ranchers are well-positioned to produce an ample supply of the safest, most sustainable beef anywhere.

NEOGEN Genomics and Superior Livestock Auction (SLA) announce the launch of Igenity® Branded, a commercial beef certification program verified by a genomic test.

Cattle are adaptable to a variety of feeding systems and programs, and their growth can be programmed in a very predictable way through changing the net energy of the ration or using “programmed feeding.”

The COVID-19 Pandemic affects more of the country on a daily basis, forcing the closure or slowdown of packing plants, and impacting producer’s bottom lines. Here’s the latest around the beef industry.

Bayer Animal Health has released a new treatment for bovine clinical anaplasmosis.

An economic analysis released by the U.S. Cattlemen's Association says the total actual and future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cattle industry is forecast to exceed $14.6 billion.

Curt Rodgers sold purebred cattle and horses in more than 41 states, every province of Canada, the Bahama Islands, and Denmark. In 1971, he created the sales management firm North American Auction Company.

Through the Igenity Beef genomic platform, Neogen will identify groups of cattle that qualify for Top Dollar Angus — the first and only genetic verification program focused on commercial Angus and Red Angus cattle.