Fire consumed a tractor trailer fire hauling straw in Missouri last week—one more reminder to keep hay equipment in good condition. Short supplies of hay, forage and crops mean every bale is valuable.
The Missouri Cattlemen's Association (MCA) elected it's 2018 leadership during the 50th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, Jan. 5-7, 2018.
While cattle convert feed less efficiently than pigs or chickens, their ability to gain weight on forage-based diets keeps beef production competitive and enhances long-term sustainability.
While the short-term effects of grazing crop residue appear minimal or even beneficial, questions remain regarding longer-term effects of grazing on soil compaction.
Japan is a top buyer of U.S. beef. However, the country slapped a higher tariff on frozen U.S. beef shipments last summer, which will continue through March.
Noble Research Institute pasture and range consultant Rob Cook has been selected as the 2017 Texas Section Society of Range Management (SRM) Association Outstanding Young Range Professional award recipient.
Get ready for the New Year by attending education seminars that will improve your bottom line and production efficiency. At the 25th Annual Cattlemen’s College, you have the opportunity to do just that.
As the cow continues through late gestation, be mindful of her increasing nutrient needs and manage your hay supplies accordingly. There are two take home messages here, Radunz says.
New forage research gives reason to not graze toxic fescue grass too short. The bottom 2 inches of infected grass holds highest levels of the alkaloid causing problems for grazing livestock.
Market watchers weren’t too surprised to see increases in Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. But how fast the market is moving to handle the influx of cattle has been a shock for many.
The beef industry continues to evolve and change is the watchword. I may have a tendency to dwell on sustainability. But, I strongly believe in private property rights.
Current cattle markets are a series of bad news-good news. Bad news—cattle prices pulled back last week. Good news—the jump in prices earlier this month has current levels at or above most expectations.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of the U.S. today in a dispute with Indonesia over its complex and opaque import requirements for beef and beef products.
Don’t get caught by higher hay prices later this winter—be as accurate with your hay needs as you can now while you still have time to adjust your feeding plans.
A judge Tuesday delayed the trial of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy to give the government time to determine if recordings exist from an FBI surveillance camera.
Save time and money on your cow herd this fall and winter, by doing one simple task—body condition score (BCS) your herd each month to monitor forage needs.
As grain prices remain fairly stagnant, momentum is gaining in the cattle complex. Cattle futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) are on fire this week after hitting contract highs.
We constantly talk about the changes occurring across the beef industry over the past two decades. This move was good for the livestock and poultry industries.
Congressman Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduces the Securing All Livestock Equitably (SALE) Act, H.R. 4058, to help provide sellers of livestock with payment protection during dealer payment defaults.
Despite a seasonal decline, as of mid-October this year, calf and stocker prices are down only about two percent, indicating strong stocker demand despite larger calf supplies.
Hurricane Irma cost Florida’s cattle ranchers $238 million. That’s based on preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
A new logo, digital hub and stories about the people behind beef production will introduce the 25-year-old “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” campaign to a new generation of consumers.
Grass-fed beef is not as environmentally-friendly as some proponents claim. That’s the conclusion of a new study from U.K.-based Food Climate Research Network (FCRN).