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A 13-year-old gelding in Dillon County, South Carolina, died from the state's first confirmed West Nile Virus (WNV) case of the year.

Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, while beef continues to find a challenging export environment.

The company, based in Columbia, Mo., manufactures vaccines for livestock to aid in the protection of numerous diseases caused by gram-negative bacteria. 

Satellite connected mobile livestock weighing and successful gathering of individual animal feed efficiency data in the field, in real-time, has been achieved and both are commercially available technologies.

Kansas State University's Beef Stocker Field Day is set for Sept. 28 at the KSU Beef Stocker Unit, Manhattan, Kansas.

Committed to building beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective and coordinated national Checkoff partnership, the Federation of State Beef Councils provides examples of recent program successes.

Increased adoption of beef on dairy crossbreeding will primarily benefit dairy producers, but other sectors of the beef supply chain stand to benefit as well.

Gp40 antigen vaccine elicits immune response against Cryptosporidium parvum in pregnant cows to protect their newborn calves through antibodies in colostrum.

Livestock Publications Council announced recipients of its two most prestigious awards during the Agricultural Media Summit closing banquet held in Palm Springs, California, Aug. 1.

The American Hereford Association launches Baldy Advantage, a quarterly publication highlighting the experiences and insights of commercial cow-calf producers using Hereford-sired baldy cattle to their benefit.

URUS Group LP (URUS), based in Madison WI, announces the purchase of a majority interest in Leachman Cattle of Colorado (Leachman), based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Choosing fly control products to fit your operation is important, but proper facilities management and product rotation and application are even more crucial for effectively controlling fly populations.

John Huston, Chicago, IL, was honored with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s third annual Beef Checkoff Visionary Award during the General Session of the 2023 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, California.

SpectoGard (spectinomycin sulfate) sterile solution—which received FDA approval in September of 2022—is now available for veterinarians and cattle producers in the United States.

Newly independent entity will continue to serve its growing customer base while accelerating progress in precision livestock farming.

Public lands ranchers will have the opportunity to communicate face to face with federal agency administrators in Reno, Nevada on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, during an event hosted by Good Grazing Makes Cent$.

America's 5,650 animal food manufacturing facilities drive economic growth and generate $267 billion in sales, new research from the American Feed Industry Association reveals.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards. Both awards are sponsored by Drovers.

Tauramox™ (moxidectin) Injectable Solution provides economical, effective control of many internal and external parasites in cattle.

The Public Lands Council (PLC) launched a grassroots campaign regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed rule “Conservation and Landscape Health.”

Farm Journal’s Trust In Food is proud to welcome Tyson Foods to the collaborative value chain program designed to help ranchers integrate climate-smart agriculture while sharing their learnings and success stories. 

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) rolled out a new website and updated logo this month.

While addressing shared concerns and goals all breed associations are faced with the USBBC also oversees the appointment of the Ultrasound Guidelines Council (UGC) executive director and board of directors.

The Meat Institute partners with the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center to enhance cybersecurity for the meat and poultry industry.

The Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council is formed to advise on research priorities and the latest evidence related to meat production and consumption.

The Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council is formed to advise on research priorities and the latest evidence related to meat production and consumption.

Purina Animal Nutrition gathers supply chain to discuss opportunities and challenges with beef-on-dairy segment.

Agtech startup MyAnIML™ announces a hardware update designed to support the implementation of its AI-enabled predictive health platform in commercial feedlot and dairy operations. 

The third annual National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout Field Day was held last month at HRC Feedyard, Scott City, Kansas.

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host a series of cattle industry listening sessions in the coming months to gather stakeholder feedback on the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program in key states.

A 15,000-head sustainable beef feeding operation is planned for development by a 6th generation family farming and feeding operation in the Red River Valley near Bathgate, North Dakota.

NCBA filed comments on USDA's proposed rule “Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison.” Here's what the group had to say.

Building a battle plan to protect calves from bovine respiratory disease (BRD) long before antibiotics are necessary should be incorporated into every cow-calf operation.

Scientists confirm meat's critical role in diet and society and warn that livestock systems are "too precious" to become the victim of simplification and reductionism.

The Red River Basin is at severe risk of flooding along rivers and overland flooding. Ranchers can take steps to ensure that livestock have safe housing and access to feed resources and clean water.

A 2023 economic impact study, which updated a study from 2017, found that livestock auction markets continue to be important for the growth and vitality of rural communities.

Adaptability of parasitic worms makes a proactive deworming protocol a top priority for grazing beef cattle.

A highly regarded digital media and business information leader with more than 20 years of history delivering data- and technology-driven transformations, Shibles will lead 147-year-old company.

The American Hereford Association announces an expansion of their popular Hereford Feedout Program to accommodate more producers.

Creekstone Farms has announced it has broken ground on a 20,000-square foot learning center adjacent to its Arkansas City, Kan., headquarters.

Vytelle, a precision livestock company, has raised $20MM in Series B funding to accelerate genetic progress in cattle.

Equine leaders will discuss the importance and sustainability of the working ranch horse at NIAA’s Annual Conference in April.

The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City will honor two of the region’s leading agricultural figures with the Jay B. Dillingham Award on May 18 at a luncheon in Kansas City’s historic Union Station.

Equine leaders will discuss the importance and sustainability of the working ranch horse at NIAA’s Annual Conference in April.

Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases.

North American Meat Institute says proposed rules for a 'Product of the USA' label are again likely to result in trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico costing American consumers billions of dollars.

The Aggieville Showdown continues to put agriculture in the Aggieville Business District with its third annual event set for Saturday, April 1, 2023, featuring cattle exhibitors from across the country.

Data from Performance Livestock Analytics software and competitive grid marketing access from GeneNet helps beef producers market the value of their cattle.

Veterinarians and researchers have hypothesized why H. somni is becoming more widespread and increasingly prevalent, but there is not a clear culprit.

Thirty-one students applied for the scholarships which consider academic standing, community service, work ethic, communications skills and future goals.