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China made its largest weekly U.S. beef purchases on record last week, followed by its biggest U.S. corn deals in almost a month this week, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data released on Thursday.
Making alternative ration ingredient changes work, beef cattle market outlook and nutrition and management are among topics planned for the 2020 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Virtual Field Day on Thur., Oct. 1.
Cattle feeders are anticipating that the current run up in the cash market may have hit the peak and could plateau before long.
Evaluate all animals purchased to be fed out with a ranking system, which can help you determine how they need to be managed.
The American Angus Association announces its annual National Angus Tour has been cancelled and made changes to its 137th annual Convention of Delegates.
Resero DNA Reserve, a DNA-banking service that enables livestock producers to store DNA information securely and maintain control of genetic material in their own, proprietary DNA bank was announced by Resero Genomics.
Without added unemployment benefits, 35% of American consumers are likely to buy less meat. Yet, double-digit gains in both volume and dollar sales were seen for retail meat departments in the first week of August.
Price discovery - or lack thereof - has been a topic of discussion in the cattle industry for decades.
Cattle prices rallied for the seventh consecutive week, adding $12 per cwt. over that span. Cattle on feed numbers were up 2% Aug. 1, with July placements up 11%.
The 21st KSU Beef Stocker Field Day will be held virtually on October 1, 2020.
Friday’s USDA cattle on feed report held a few surprises for cattlemen, and analysts are finding the available data a challenge after the turbulence witnessed the first half of 2020.
The South Comanche Ranch near Byers, CO, is listed by Hall & Hall for $19.8 million. It’s a unique large ranch – 17,853 acres – within 60 miles of downtown Denver.
Cash cattle prices moved higher again for the sixth consecutive week, with the North still trading premium to the South. Feedyards in the South appear to be cleaning up faster than expected.
If you are targeting selling your calves during one of this fall’s value-added or preconditioned sales, be mindful some of the required weaning dates are only days away.
APHIS recently awarded contracts to purchase up to eight million low-frequency radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags, which will help increase overall animal disease traceability in cattle and bison.
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences team is working toward a vaccine that would be easier to deliver to livestock and wildlife.
The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photography contest will be open through Aug. 31 to professional and amateur photographers of all ages. Photographs entered showcase the natural beauty of ranch lands across Kansas.
Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) has aggressively advocated for property tax relief and reform for Nebraska’s livestock producers, and calls today’s action by state policymakers a major victory.
Several of cyanobacteria blooms have produced high toxin levels, requiring the issuance of a water advisory for recreationists and resulting in the death of several livestock.
Americans ate much of the same food and at generally the same time during the pandemic, but where Americans ate changed dramatically, according to research by the Hartman Group.
Negotiated cash cattle prices pushed higher again for the sixth consecutive week as feedyards have gained some market leverage with declining supplies.
Kara Lee shares details for this year’s Feeding Quality Forum webinar series. The shortened agenda brings a range of topics covering on-target information for high-quality cattle production.
The written public comment period on the DGAC’s Scientific Report ends on August 13, 2020 and NCBA is calling on beef producers to submit their comments for consideration.
Cattle markets rallied again the first full week of August with both fed cattle and feeders reported at $3 per cwt. higher.
Vytelle announces through its GrowSafe business the launch of the Beef Marketing Program to monitor individual animal performance, predict carcass weight and optimally market cattle in the feedlot.
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) opened up for applications on May 26, 2020 and ends August 28, 2020. If you have not put in your application for eligible livestock, do not delay further.
Cattle feeders saw continued higher prices in the cash market last week with cattle in the South trading at $99 to $100, with the majority of the cattle going at the higher end.
Sixth-generation California rancher Kiah Twisselman told USDA and HHS officials about the benefits of beef in her diet and urged them to encourage beef as part of a healthy diet as they finalize new guidelines.
The National Beef Quality Assurance Team hosts a virtual producer forum on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 pm Central Time.
Sweetclover can provide good nutrition to cattle because it is high in protein and energy when not mature, but it can become toxic to cattle if fed as hay.