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In developing a protein supplementation strategy, it is important to consider what is the goal of feeding the protein supplement and that not all protein sources are equal.
What happens when we assign the “Monty Hall Problem” to our decision-making process for the beef industry? The difference being we know what’s behind each door, but will we choose correctly?
Back-to-back blizzards in April meant the Veeders battled Mother Nature at the height of calving season. While they did everything they could to save newborn calves, they also saw relief in the form of vital moisture.
John Moody was stranded and thought he was paralyzed after his tractor ran over him last March. His rural mail carrier found him, repaired the fence, got John’s belongings, and still finished his mail route that day.
It’s Been One Year Since Farmers and a 3-Year Old Remarkably Rescued A Father, Son Trapped in a Well
One year ago, we shared a story about a father and son trapped after falling 70 feet into a well, and how their 3-year-old brother and farmers rescued them. The family shared their story to make others “well aware.”
Dick and Carolee Ourada are driving a 1977 IH 574 from Nebraska to Alaska to raise money for Colorado Children’s Hospital. The couple explains why the “Tractor Trip for Kids” is driven by passion and purpose.
A recent policy decision, aiming to reduce the price of basic goods in Mexico, is two-fold. USMEF’s Erin Borror explains the potential impacts of the agreement.
Nearly one-third of Florida’s ranches suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ian with the state estimating losses of $215 to $262 million.
“In the last 2,500 years, every Chinese government that has fallen, has fallen over food,” says Kuehl, Armada chief economist. “They need those import markets—be it from the U.S, Canada, Brazil or Australia.”
Now is the time for administering boosters to the cowherd and “branding time” for fall calves. Vaccination programs started at branding time can reduce disease and death losses.
Cattle feeders refused some early bids last week and were rewarded with higher prices in all areas, resulting in another opportunity to clean up show lists.
The American Hereford Association’s 2023 Hereford Feedout program is accepting enrollments.
Strong demand for Wagyu beef fuels sustained growth. Membership is up 24 percent the past year with Wagyu registrations up 23 percent.
Here’s a look at five meat-buying approaches and the corresponding motivations behind these purchases. Dr. Anna Dilger shares a few insights about reaching consumers in these categories.
Estimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing forage intake must be estimated in order to make the calculations.
The volume of feeder cattle sold in Oklahoma increased nearly 20% from mid-July to mid-October as a result of the drought. Since then, volumes have been down and likely smaller through November.
Low-stress cattle handling methods have been discussed and promoted for many years, but could implementing low-stress handling techniques influence animal performance and improve your bottom line?
We live in such a hurried world, and don’t get me wrong, I hurry with the best of them. But I never want to hurry so much that I fail to show up for others. Doug Parrett knew the importance of prioritizing people.
Freight costs are likely to remain elevated through the winter, despite the recent decline in crude oil prices.
Rapidly rising wholesale beef prices kept packers actively looking to add inventory this week. Choice boxed beef closed Friday $16.64 per cwt. higher than two weeks ago.
Friday brought mixed news for the economy. So, is the U.S. officially in a recession? K-State economists say it’s more important to watch changes in behaviors versus debating the definition of recession.
On June 11, 2023, over-the-counter antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels. Instead, these antibiotics will now require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
Carbon counting – which is ill defined – may be one more regulatory hurdle akin to federal lands grazing management plans with somewhat undefinable outcomes but are ridden with regulations.
Three Florida men have been arrested for stealing semi-loads of frozen beef and pork from packing plants across the Midwest since June 2021.
Dave Nichols, K-State University Animal Science & Industry professor emeritus, has been awarded the 2022 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty award.
The Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Okla. has officially opened the doors on its nearly $8.5 million USDA- and state-certified meat processing plant.
More than $500,000 in premiums and scholarships will be awarded to exhibitors and youth in agriculture.
USMEF to honor former head of the USTR and co-founder of “Where Food Comes From” for contributions to the U.S. red meat industry.
No doubt, most cattle producers have had to work out a situation with a calf that is no longer able to nurse its mama. Here’s some tips to help get that calf up and off to the races.
Producer-focused changes in carbon ecosystem services could unlock vast potential to sequester carbon in the heartland.