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As BCHF losses surpass respiratory disease in some feedlots, researchers at the 2026 BIF Symposium highlight the path toward healthier hearts and permanent genetic improvement.
New MOU between USDA and the Small Business Administration creates a formal channel for producers to report regulatory disputes with federal agencies — building on the Lawfare Portal producers can already use today.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures were struggling early Thursday with lower cash as the packers are trying to break the market with their own inventory.
For 100 years, Ed Koger’s family has bought Angus bulls from Dalebanks Angus, proving in the cattle business, the most valuable trait you can breed for is integrity.
Research from the University of Missouri shows that selecting for heat-tolerant cattle isn’t just a welfare issue — it’s a major bottom-line advantage.
The U.S. lets the 16-year USMCA extension deadline pass, opting for rolling annual talks. Experts break down what this means for “predictability” and the leverage needed for disputes.
Heavier cattle are bridging the supply gap, but the industry is testing the upper limits of “acceptable” as backfat and ribeye sizes swell.
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Despite its name, New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is not a worm, it is a fly, and one of the most serious biosecurity threats facing livestock producers across the Americas today.
Reproductive physiologist Cara Wells says today up to 20% of transferred embryos have virtually zero chance of making a pregnancy and explains how video, AI and better selection can turn those losses into live calves.
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
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From monitoring body condition to planning for early weaning, K-State’s Jason Warner shares a checklist to keep your operation on track through the summer heat.
From microbiology student to cattle innovator, Amanda Butterfield is proving that the most sustainable farms are the ones built on partnership and science.
The June Farm Journal Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor reveals a majority of ag economists support reopening the Mexican border and rank weather and input costs as more immediate threats to the U.S. cattle herd.
The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.
Aimed at stabilizing regional markets amid 75-year herd lows, the new program offers a financial lifeline to non-dominant, U.S.-owned packers.
New Missouri-based research offers insight into how bovine anaplasmosis spreads naturally and why infected ticks have remained so difficult to detect.
Strong prices offer cow-calf producers a rare opportunity to move beyond debt repayment and build a liquidity cushion that ensures long-term survival.
Veterinary and entomology experts break down the biology of ALHT “explosions” and provide a roadmap for managing theileriosis risks.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures are down with a risk off day in the ag markets. End of quarter profit taking and talk of a packer bailout is also weighing on futures.
Prompt action can help preserve joint function, while delayed treatment may lead to chronic lameness and reduced longevity.
At Kieler Farms, beef-on-dairy is now a core piece of the business, with about 1,300 head finished each year and a system built to carry cattle from calf to harvest.
From cleaning waterers to avoiding afternoon handling, experts outline five essential management steps to mitigate the long-term effects of high summer temperatures.
Secretary Rollins was in Mexico Saturday for the opening of the sterile fly production facility in Metapa.
With New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, a critical shortage of skilled labor threatens the response. Ranchers warn that technology and drones cannot replace the “boots in the stirrups” needed to doctor infected calves.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures were seeing some profit taking early Friday as they are overbought. However, futures haven’t stayed down long with the strength in the cash market.
How one Kansas cattleman uses genetic testing to help improve his bottom line and his cow herd
A step-by-step look at how to make, store and feed out baleage — and the common mistakes that lead to spoilage.
It’s the beginning of the end in the U.S. legal saga for Bayer, who acquired Monsanto in 2018.
From early weaning to strategic destocking, learn how to calculate your ranch’s true carrying capacity and protect your long-term genetics.