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U.S. beef producers have started the early stages of herd expansion as beef supplies remain very short

Meat demand stays high despite downward consumption trend.

"Cow-Calf Production in the U.S. Corn Belt" covers topics from breeding to marketing.

Beef producers shouldn't overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan.

Fueled by declining beef production due to the drought and booming exports, fed-cattle prices soared to new levels.

Extensive drought is causing livestock producers to look to alternatives such as whole cottonseed.

Many animals have been traveling to be shown in state and county fairs, and they may bring home more than ribbons.

Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch is a new website from the National Drought Mitigation Center to help livestock producers develop drought plans.

Beef producers can compete at the meat case by changing breeding, management and marketing.

The quantity of beef available to consumers has declined in recent years, unfortunately that trend is going to continue.

Pasture conditions continue to decline, making it likely that much of the hay required for winter feeding of livestock will be imported from outside sources.

As farmers face the probability of low-quality wheat -- in some cases below quality standards for milling -- they can look for alternative markets for their crop.

Wheat gone bad? Use it as alternative animal feed.

It’s too early to predict the effects on crop yields and livestock production, but 2011 is definitely not going to be as good as 2010 in Louisiana.

With the ongoing drought, livestock producers throughout the state continued to cull herds or liquidate them entirely.