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Herd management and taking time to plan can help smaller herds create marketing success.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle continue to hit all-time highs in cash and futures. While corn is seeing some short covering after new lows for the move on Thursday.
Achieving the best results with vaccines requires using the correct syringes and needles, good management practices and functional facilities.
The beef-on-dairy approach is not just a temporary fix; it’s become a strategic component in the U.S. beef production landscape.
Nebraska rancher shares experiences from the ranch to illuminate and bring awareness of mental health to the agriculture space.
U.S. ag products, including beef and ethanol, experienced a $5 billion victory today with the U.S.-UK trade deal.
Six livestock industry leaders pay tribute to the mothers who inspired a passion for livestock and agriculture in their lives.
Beef export value was the highest since June, while Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth. March exports of lamb muscle cuts were the largest in more than five years.
As trade negotiations continue with China and Mexico, USMEF’s Dan Halstrom and Illinois pig farmer Chad Leman share their perspectives on what’s ahead for pork and beef producers.
Does castrating bulls pencil out? Research shows discounts for bulls sold in feeder calf markets. Oklahoma data indicates bulls are consistently discounted relative to steers when comparing cattle of similar weight, quality, breed and other physical and management attributes.
Check out the Sterling Marketing’s Profit Tracker ending the week of May 3.
Losses range between $15 and $88 per head, conservatively, a result of reduced herd productivity, health and reproductive efficiency.
Improvements in genetics, management practices and technology are working together to produce higher fed cattle weights and increased carcass quality.
The forecast for May is pointing to a rapid warm up with rains across the drought-stricken Plains, but there’s a drier forecast for the heart of the Corn Belt. One meteorologist is concerned about the amount of dryness entering the picture.
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.
The buyer group, led by an Oklahoma rancher, plans to continue ONSY’s operations, which includes more than 350,000 annually selling through the stockyards.
Although CAFOs can get a bad rap due to their ability to house many animals in one location, Joel DeRouchey explains why CAFOs are good for surrounding land and water quality.
Many show animal feeds exist. As an exhibitor, it’s critical to make informed decisions on how to choose the right feed as you feed for your endpoint. Here are four things to look for on your show animal feed.
Accounting for about 15% of USDA’s total workforce and representing FSA, NRCS, FSIS, APHIS and other departments, 3,877 staff signed contracts in February for the first deferred resignation program and 11,305 in the second round in April.
Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cash cattle trade was record high again last week with $223 live paid in much of the North and even a few $224 trades to a regional. Grains are mostly lower.
Addressing costs to producing crops or livestock also tackles the issue of the long-term sustainability of individual farmers and ranchers and U.S. agriculture.
With the goal of preserving America’s food security, 40 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, operations and organizational involvement have agreed on five priorities and actionable solutions to make impactful change with a common voice.
Well-designed, versatile and practical cattle working facilities reduce stress on cattle and producers.
A pair of Canadians in farming weigh in on the country’s latest election results and the implications for agriculture sectors like the dairy industry and farm equipment manufacturing.
Revisiting and updating a budget can help producers identify areas that might be affecting potential profitability.
Agriculture is an export dependent business. At peak uncertainty, the industry could go either way: Gain ground with new trade deals or take a big hit as exports further decline.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle futures continue to hold strong with more record cash. While grains are also in the green on value buying and trade hopes.
Dozens of speakers told EPA and the Corps that ag has borne the brunt of unclear, inconsistent regulations for too long.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques while working cattle can save producers time, money, injury and headaches.
With bulls being an influential genetic piece to the cow herd, producers should consider several aspects of keeping bulls in optimal performance condition.