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Economist Dan Basse predicts a bullish outlook for the beef industry, with projected 2025 revenue of $113 billion — compared with $57 billion for corn.
If there’s one factor to watch in the farmland values equation today, it’s the ag economy.
HHS allows FDA emergency use of animal drugs to combat New World screwworm.
A federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration’s rule that listed the lesser prairie-chicken as an endangered species.
In recent years, discussions around the slowing growth rate of the U.S. labor force have intensified, igniting concerns over potential economic impacts.
During a severe storm wide variety of animal injuries can result. When deep wounds result, Tetanus is a potential problem.
USMEF Chair Steve Hanson says there are buyers who want top of the line, others who want that mid cut and a lot of demand for cuts not used in the U.S.
GLP-1 drugs suppress appetite and have been shown to reduce calorie intake by up to 800 calories per person per day. GLP-1 drugs will impact consumer demands and expectations.
As the dairy industry continues adapting to market demands, there is hope that current positive trends will benefit producers for the foreseeable future.
Weaning and marketing involve many potential stressors that can negatively affect beef calves. Consider these preconditioning strategies to optimize health and performance.
Patrick Linnell, director of market research with CattleFax, says consumers just continue to pay higher prices for beef.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a plan to build a facility near Edinburg, Texas. It will be capable of producing 300 million sterile flies per week to combat New World screwworm and is estimated to be in production in one year.
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is imposing new $1.50 per acre assessment on rural landowners, farmers and ranchers.
Halter partners with Foundation for America’s Public Lands and Bureau of Land Management to expand joint access to ranchers.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the big losses in the cattle market on Thursday were tied to concerns ahead of USDA’s New World screwworm (NWS) announcement. Grains are bouncing on value and technical buying.
Recent study challenges longstanding public health assumptions about unprocessed beef.
These three potential market affecting factors are currently flying under the radar.
Elevated levels of the disease are trending currently, and are of ‘serious concern’ over the next eight weeks, say researchers.
Information about Angus’ new recognition program, Red Angus collaborates with Breedr and applications open for W.D. Farr Scholarship.
Emma Coffman shares insight for those interested in joining the beef industry.
Cattle producer Jerry Weekes uses an intensive grazing rotational system on irrigated pasture to capture more value per acre of land.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of August 9.
K-State’s Glynn Tonsor says the July Meat Demand Monitor revealed positive trends in meat consumption and consumer attitudes toward protein purchases.
USMEF’s Dan Halstrom says it wasn’t that long ago that the U.S. was at a severe disadvantage with Japan tariff wise.
Dr. Dan Thomson explains proper animal husbandry results in good animal health — vaccination, nutrition, shelter, cattle handling, early diagnosis and treatment.
Now farm tractors, combines and sprayers can be configured so there is no impact on engine power for up to 36 hours when a DEF system malfunction occurs, and a farmer has up to 100 engine hours at 25% power reduction before a 50% reduction takes hold.
Consider these forage and cattle management suggestions for successful grazing through the fall, winter and into the future.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.