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New initiative will connect producers, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs to accelerate practical solutions across the cattle value chain.
Brad Kooima says cattle were catching some spillover selling from the news the Iran peace deal had been signed, the higher equity markets and lower crude oil futures.
Following a two-year interim term, Dan Shike has been named the permanent head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, bringing a record of $12 million in research and a deep commitment to the beef industry.
JBS USA has announced network changes to strengthen operations including closing its beef production facility in Souderton, Pa., and its value-added facility in Memphis, Tenn.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the cattle market saw some pre-weekend positioning and was also trading news that a JBS beef slaughter plant in Pennsylvania was closing.
New tools like GroundOwl offer more than just carbon payments — they provide the deep-layer insights needed to optimize grazing and land resilience.
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Before turning pairs out to pasture, ranchers should screen water sources for total dissolved solids and sulfates. Miranda Meehan warns that drought-concentrated minerals can lead to abortions and reduced performance.
When a 3-day-old calf at Rock Creek Ranch had a suspicious navel, Robbie Graff acted fast. Explore the response to the first U.S. screwworm case since it was eradicated in 1966 and why early reporting is the industry’s best defense.
NOAA officially declared El Niño on Thursday and says the climate pattern has a 63% chance of reaching “very strong” status by fall, potentially shaping U.S. weather through harvest and winter.
What to know about identifying, sampling and treating suspected New World screwworm infestations.
Jordy was more than a pet; he was a partner, coworker and the steady soul of our farm for 10 years. We honor the legacy of a dog who lived for the work and loved us through every season.
New World screwworm is confirmed in your county. The clock is running. Here’s a guide to protecting your herd, staying in business and not making things worse.
Union says Cargill illegally revoked pay and benefits for more than 1,700 locked-out workers in Fort Morgan.
With 40% of American farmland expected to change hands by 2040, the focus shifts from transferring assets to empowering the next generation of ranch leaders through transparency and shared responsibility.
GPS and accelerometer collars could help identify lameness in breeding bulls before it becomes obvious during routine observation.
Mexico suspends most live animal imports from the U.S. to protect domestic herds following confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
Owner Jimmy Speer says there are restrictions, not a quarantine, for animal movement in the infested zone. The sale barn is following USDA protocols and using enhanced inspections to protect herds and market access.
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The beef industry offers many leadership development experiences across the country shaped to help build skills and relationships for future careers and industry involvement.
With a focus on reducing regulatory burdens and improving customer service, the USDA’s new action plan and $60 million in MPPEP funding aim to fortify the domestic beef supply chain and support rural economies.
Featuring the new e19 powershift transmission and Intelligent Power Management, the midsize tractors are built to handle everything from heavy loader work to planting.
After a historic 10-month stretch of dryness, improving moisture conditions are helping crops and pastures, but long-term drought impacts continue to linger across parts of the High Plains and West.
With NWS confirmations in cattle and a goat in South Texas and a dog in New Mexico, leaders say the threat is serious but manageable with producer vigilance. Texas has activated its emergency operations center to support state response.
Genomic tools can predict at birth whether a heifer is genetically wired to stay in the herd — a game-changer as producers look to rebuild the national cow herd.
BIF recognizes Bowman, Northcutt-Bowman, Gaskins, Kachman and McGuire for their contributions to beef cattle improvement.
Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in a 1-month-old calf.
The King Ranch Institute is designed for people who can already handle a horse and a herd — but want a seat at the financial table and the tools to keep ranches profitable for the next generation.
Differences in cattle biology, climate, labor and production goals helped make fixed-time AI a cornerstone of Brazilian beef production while adoption remains more limited in North America.
New World screwworm was confirmed in the U.S., yet cattle futures rallied. An Ever.Ag analyst explains why uncertainty mattered more than the confirmation itself.