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Brazilian producers are getting squeezed as growing meat exports to China boosts cattle prices, yet Brazilian packers struggle with higher costs and financially-strapped domestic consumers.
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association president Dr. Brooke Miller offers his organization’s view of the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021, introduced in the Senate on March 3, 2021.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has effectively hung a “welcome” sign out encouraging radical activist groups to make mischief in his state and torment ranchers. The first salvo is called the PAUSE Act.
Health insurance coverage and healthcare costs are among the greatest challenges for self-employed Americans, including farmers.
A comprehensive assessment of 12 strategies for reducing beef production emissions found that industry can reduce GHG emissions by as much as 50% in certain regions, with most potential in the United States and Brazil.
“What once worked beautifully was working no longer.” How often is that the case, but we haven’t stepped back long enough to realize it?
China imported 1.02 million metric tons of meat in March, customs data showed on Tuesday, the highest monthly volume since at least January 2020, as the world’s biggest meat buyer stocked up to fill shortages at home.
The restaurant industry appears to be on the rebound following the pandemic with more restaurants reporting a surge in demand, but trends also show more consumers may be moving out of urban areas.
Carbon Contract Reality: Why Conservation-Minded Farmers May Not Qualify for Private Carbon Programs
The chase to capture carbon continues. It’s a possible new source of income for farmers and ranchers, but it’s also bringing a set of challenges and questions. The answer could be both public and private programs.
To stay on top of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), producers find patience and persistence are two assets they need in their treatment plans.
The spring rally in negotiated cash cattle prices continued last week as trade in the South developed early in the week with packers more aggressive than in recent weeks.
Established product requirements in the beef industry may differ somewhat from one segment of the industry to the next, but there are some common expectations fundamental to each.
Beef exports have evolved significantly in a very dynamic environment of global politics and trade policies; direct and indirect impacts of animal disease outbreaks; and growing beef preferences and consumption.
The Nature Conservancy and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announce a five-year cooperative agreement to increase private land conservation in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
February exports of U.S. pork and beef remained below the rapid pace established in early 2020. Still, exports were consistent with USMEF’s February projections. Here’s a look at the numbers.
While critics say President Biden’s infrastructure plan is too costly and includes more than infrastructure, proponents say it could help bridge the rural and urban digital divide.
The CFTC alleges Easterday Ranches Inc., and Cody Easterday engaged in fraud for the sale of more than 200,000 non-existent cattle, making false statements to an exchange, and violating exchange-set position limits.
Consumers view agriculture as part of the solution to climate change. Cargill’s Feed4Thought survey found those who indicated climate change as important also rated livestock and agriculture lowest in negative impact.
The Ohio Expositions Commission announced that the 2021 Ohio State Fair will not be open to the public, and will instead focus on agricultural and educational competitions for exhibitors, their families and guests.
The adage that “knowledge is power” is especially true when it comes to understanding mold and mycotoxins. Lon Whitlow, professor emeritus at NC State University, offers five reminders to help livestock producers.
As the 2021 bull market continues, it’s leading to a growing level of optimism from farmers. The latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University/CME group shows farmer sentiments rose to 177 this month.
Higher fertilizer prices and poor precipitation outlook could mean thin margins and little room for error for cattle and forage producers this year.
Kansas rancher Matt Perrier talks about his focus on maternal traits that fits marbling into the equation.
With breeding season approaching, cattle producers must develop or modify management plans in anticipation of a drought to keep the most productive and valuable cows in the herd.
Greg Hanes, CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, discusses Beef Checkoff contractors and the system in place to ensure funds are used only for authorized purposes.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 42nd Spring Sale held Saturday at the ranch near Ashland, Kan., saw a total of 898 head sell to 275 buyers from 30 states, Canada and Mexico.
Thanks to early adoption of innovative grazing practices combined with advances in cattle breeding and nutrition, U.S. producers have already employed many of the suggested practices the study suggests employing.
It’s been a a long, arduous year since grocery stores and restaurants had their business plans radically changed in just a few days. As they adjusted, one beef industry trend resonated louder: “quality matters.”
If the 2019 ratio between wholesale beef prices and cash fed cattle prices existed today, cash cattle prices would be $136 per cwt. That would amount to an additional $252 for a 1,400-pound fed steer.
The second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) restarted April 5. Farmers have 60 days to either apply or make modifications to their existing CFAP 2 applications.