Maggie Malson

Industry

Inaugural Greg Henderson Excellence in Agricultural Journalism Award

Long-time farm broadcaster, Ron Hays, was recognized as the first recipient of the Greg Henderson Excellence in Agricultural Journalism Award at CattleCon 2025.

March 06, 2025 05:24 PM

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Maggie Malson

Ag Policy

What Are Potential Impacts of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Beef?

While there is much uncertainty with current trade and tariff news, current data gives analysts some insight into possible impacts.

March 06, 2025 05:17 PM

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Maggie Malson

Profit Tracker

Profit Tracker: Record High Cattle Prices Pushing Feedlot Breakevens Higher

Choice steers down $2 from last week with feed costs up. Packer margins still in red.

March 05, 2025 04:43 PM

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Maggie Malson

Education

Knowing Annual Cow Costs Can Help Producers Make Decisions

The Nebraska Extension will host another “Calculating Annual Cow Costs” webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31.

March 04, 2025 06:03 PM

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Maggie Malson

Beef Production

Take a Two-Pronged Approach to Fly Season Control

It’s not too early to get a jump start on controlling flies as the weather begins to warm up.

March 04, 2025 04:18 PM

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Maggie Malson

Ag Policy

Industry Comments on Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Pork and Beef

The impacts of tariffs on U.S. red meat is yet to be determined, but industry remains hopeful in the process of negotiations.

March 04, 2025 01:41 PM

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Maggie Malson

There are more than 800 strains of mycotoxins. A handful of these strains can be deadly to livestock--test grain to be safe.

Beef Production

Proactive Strategies for Managing Increased Mycotoxin Risk

Alltech released the 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis which highlights the rising mycotoxin risks and strategies for proactive management.

March 03, 2025 04:29 PM

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Maggie Malson

Beef Production

Keep BVD Out of Cattle Herd

Producers should be diligent with vaccinations, testing and biosecurity measures to protect herds from bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).

February 26, 2025 08:45 AM

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Maggie Malson

Beef Production

Veterinarian Shares Safety Warning After Surviving Near-Fatal Cattle Chute Injuries

Working with livestock comes with risks, so producers should take time to double check surroundings and remember these safety tips.

February 25, 2025 05:11 AM

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Maggie Malson

Beef Production

Three Questions to Ask Yourself When Preparing to Purchase Bulls

Answering these questions leads a producer to the traits that are economically relevant to their enterprise.

February 20, 2025 12:51 PM

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Maggie Malson