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Outstanding members of the cattle-feeding community honored at Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet.
Tyson Foods plans to sell its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil for $575 million in cash to help pay debt from its recently announced acquisition of Hillshire Brands.
The White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture recognized Adam McClung as one of 15 “Champions of Change” leaders from across the country.
With beef prices high it’s time to invest in better genetics, University of Missouri economist says.
Consider moving pregnancy testing up a few months for spring bred females.
Selecting for disease resistance could increase your bottom line in the future.
Again this year, the bulls will be turned out on Aug. 1, with the expected start of the 2015 calving season set at May 10.
State rural crime investigators, ranchers and agriculture officials say they suspect rising prices for cattle and beef as likely factors in livestock thefts in Alabama and elsewhere.
The annual Eastern Kansas Grazing School will be on Sept. 10 and 11.
Like it or not, for beef production to expand, the economics of the beef cow needs to have a threefold increase in net returns to compete with crop production.
Genomics have the potential to push the beef industry into a new frontier.
The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University is helping sponsor a Cattle Feeders Summer Seminar next month.
Beef producers can copy dairy feeding practices to more precisely meet the nutrient requirements of the herd.
As the time for marketing feeder calves approaches there are several things to consider when getting ready to sell these calves to ensure the most value is received for them.
The American Gelbvieh Association is proud to honor nine members from Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, Nevada, Missouri and Ohio.
Be sure to keep your cattle cool during the summer heat.
Hair shedding in cattle influenced by both genetics and the environment.
When should you market your cattle?
The cow-calf business depends on the production of calves. Too many producers leave that up to chance. What about you?
A Caldwell County, N.C., farmer doesn’t understand why someone is shooting his cattle.
Farmers in pockets of California hardest hit by the drought could begin to see their wells run dry a year from now.
The bill included language that would help provide relief from the regulatory burdens that continue to hamper the productivity and profitability of farmers and ranchers across the country.
Expansion of the beef herd will take some time.
The cattle feed additive Zilmax has no noticeable detrimental effect on cattle health or well-being, according to research by scientists.
Kansas State and New Mexico State will give graduate students a closer look at real-life industry scenarios.
In spite of recent rains, livestock producers may be considering adding a layer of protection against drought loss on annual forage crops, and the deadline to sign up for that insurance is approaching.
Fence building and cattle working demonstrations to be featured at Beef Cattle Short Course.
AngusSource Genetic incorporates GeneMax DNA test results into marketing document.
Producers should implement fly control programs that protect livestock and reduce the chances of insecticide resistance.
Cattle producers in many parts of Iowa are shifting rapidly from drought conditions to extremely wet and flood conditions, and they have a new set of issues to manage.
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