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Pattern recognition with artificial intelligence is helping cattle operations notice changes in cattle health, management and economics earlier.
FDA grants first emergency use authorization for an over-the-counter product for the prevention of NWS infestations in cattle.
Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, says fed cattle cash prices may exceed last year’s but the average will be similar to 2025.
Beef-on-dairy steers need better fiber than conventional cattle to perform their best.
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Mississippi State University’s Josh Maples says knowing whether or not price risk management is the right option for you comes down to knowing your own tolerance for risk and the true financial position of your operation.
Since 1971, Hibler has chosen horses over tractors and cattle over vacations. His lifelong commitment was honored at the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame with the Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award.
Guided by family, fueled by passion and committed to advocacy, Kent Bamford turned a small Colorado feedyard into a platform for statewide and national beef leadership. Bamford was inducted into the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
Guided by a love for cattle and his family, Bob Foote turned a childhood passion into a thriving cattle enterprise. Foote was inducted posthumously into the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
The late industry icon was celebrated for his decades of service during the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet in Nashville.
If NWS does cross the border, quarantine and movement controls will be designed to inspect and treat affected animals. Adis Dijab, a veterinarian with APHIS, says this means producers can clear the rest of the herd and continue business.
Five beef producers share highlights from Nashville.
Small adjustments in handler positioning and equipment selection can make the difference between a successful treatment and a costly mistake.
Tracking birth data, mothering ability and calf vigor on day one provides the metrics needed for smarter culling and sire selection.
Don Close with Terrain says consumers have not seen sticker shock with the record retail beef prices in the store.
INHERIT® genetic predictions identify genetics for productivity and health during critical phase in beef herd rebuilding.
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Tyler Schau of AgMarket says cattle futures make new highs for the move on higher cash and the report tailwind. Soybeans followed soybean oil which rallied as Treasury released 45Z guidance and that pulled up corn.
How early heifer development sets the ceiling for fertility, productivity and profit.
Tax relief, pro‑beef dietary guidelines, fake‑meat labeling, trade turmoil and new disease risks topped the discussion during the beef industry D.C. update.
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots and keep the beef supply moving.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
Research shows producers can strategically use feeding time to aid in their calving season.
University of Missouri’s Carson Roberts explains 5 reasons why rotational grazing fails and 5 ways to make it work.
Five beef producers reveal the sessions, technology and trends they are tracking this week in Nashville.
There’s value in simultaneously improving carcass and maternal traits in your cow herd.
A new front axle design cuts the turning radius by 20% versus previous models, and in-cab visibility has been improved in every direction.
Under today’s guidance, EPA says farmers can temporarily override emissions systems to make repairs, as long as the equipment is returned to compliance, claiming manufacturers misused the Clean Air Act to block access.
Pork exports on track for top-three year despite slight November dip. Meanwhile, beef finds momentum in the Middle East, according to the latest U.S. Meat Export Federation report.
Global agriculture leaders ADM and Alltech have joined forces to deliver science-backed nutrition across North America.
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