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Iowa Beef Center’s Garland Dahlke shares what is key to a newly weaned calf’s diet.
U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s is partnering with Texas A&M University to advance the sterile fly technique to halt NWS reproduction.
EPA refrigerant rules are changing. Learn how the shift to R-1234yf affects tractor and farm vehicle A/C systems, tools and maintenance.
Industry leaders discuss how supply and demand trends are impacting stocker operations during the 2025 K-State Stocker Field Day.
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Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says live and feeder cattle futures are higher early Monday. The cash feeder market has continued to move higher, so will it be able to lead the cattle futures back to new highs?
A trusted adjuvant can make all the difference in capturing a strong immune response in young calves.
NWS traps will be deployed at the Texas border and ports to protect the livestock industry.
The decision to retain heifers goes far beyond current cattle prices; it is increasingly about creating and capturing greater value with every calf loaded on that truck in the future.
NCBA’s Colin Woodall says the “significant plan to help rebuild the American cattle supply” does not currently include a direct payment but rather the possibility of addressing regulatory burdens.
During Farm Safety week, John Currin, Virginia Tech Extension veterinarian, reminds us: “No matter how long we’ve done this, we can always learn to do things better. Be open and don’t think you know everything.”
Long hours, high stress and constant demands take a toll on both veterinarians and producers. Farm Safety and Health Week is a reminder that people’s well-being is the backbone of agriculture.
Texas veterinarian, backgrounder and cow-calf producer Jared Ranly discusses strategies for weaning time that benefits both the cow-calf producer and stocker.
With New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the livestock industry is on high alert. USDA continues to fight the northward spread of the parasite while debate continues on the border closure.
OSU’s Mark Johnson shares strategies to follow when estimating winter hay needs for your cow herd.
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Strong relationship over the years has led companies to explore ways to partner more deeply in a new partnership. Alltech CEO says the time is right to align their passionate teams, proven products and shared values.
Getting cows bred and keeping them pregnant is key to capitalizing on the record cattle market.
An updated report shows how U.S. animal agriculture supports global planetary health goals.
Two sessions are planned for next week for the veterinary workforce. Register now to have input and help guide the Rural Veterinary Action Plan.
One Arizona ranch is feeling the pinch as drought conditions plague another growing season.
A sixth-generation rancher uses social media storytelling to share his experience on the ranch and connect with consumers.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says live and feeder cattle futures are sharply higher on Monday as news came late Sunday that New World Screwworm (NWS) had been detected 70 miles from the U.S. Mexican border. in an 8-month-old calf from a transported herd.
University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine shares three things producers should consider when contemplating developing owned heifers versus buying bred heifers.
USDA says this is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, and the one most threatening to the American cattle and livestock industry.
With high calf prices, now might be the time to consider investing in your nutrition program to maximize reproductive performance.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek, says the last time placements and markets were this low was in 2015, which may be signaling heifer retention is starting to take place.
Beef producers and stakeholders confirm their optimism in 2025, but they are quick to admit the threats and challenges facing the industry’s continued profitability.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures have seen a choppy week but are higher to start Friday after some better than expected cash trade.