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Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle futures are chasing exploding cash early Friday, with more record high prices paid in all areas. Corn and soybeans continue to be weak with mostly favorable weather.
This discovery represents a significant step forward for the global lab-grown meat market — which is estimated to grow by between $5 and $30 billion by 2030.
Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments will be automatically distributed to eligible producers to cover grazing losses due to drought or wildfire events in 2023 and/or 2024.
Check out Sterling Marketing’s Profit Tracker for the week of May 24.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute discuss cattle herpes diagnostic signs as wells as prevention strategies.
A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The interruption was short-lived after a federal appeals court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
USDA will invest in the renovation of an existing fruit fly production facility in Metapa, Mexico, to further the long-term goal of eradicating New World screwworm.
Finding solutions to trade challenges were a significant part of discussions during last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
Creating clarity through questions and aligning expectations isn’t just about setting business goals — it’s rooted in strengthening family relationships.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
During mental health awareness month, it’s important to pay attention to others and watch for signs of stress.
The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures are seeing some early weakness despite last week’s record cash and neutral USDA Cattle on Feed Report compared to expectations. Corn is down with wheat and mostly favorable weather.
USDA says funding increase will ensure American-produced meat and poultry can make it to market and onto the tables of families across the country.
What is the value of a single cow calving one heat cycle earlier? If calves gain about 2 lb. a day from birth to weaning, in the current market with a pound of weaning weight valued in excess of $3, the added 40 lb. of weaning weight is worth at least $120 per cow.
Rural Minds shares these tips to help build social connections.
Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.
Dr. Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University, says the on feed number has been below year ago levels the last four months.
From personal experiences, volatile markets and unpredictable weather to traumatic experiences from generations prior mental health can be impacted.
CFTC says expanding trading hours would ensure markets remain vibrant, while commercial hedgers and commodity brokers who work with farmers say it will fuel volatility and won’t make the markets stronger.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute share guidelines for tracking herd health.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says ag markets are seeing red with the threat of 50% tariffs on all EU imports.
While the current market is solid evidence for the demand outlook, the weeks beyond the Memorial Day weekend through the 4th of July will be the critical time for assessing long-term strength of beef demand.
During the spring USMEF conference, herd rebuilding, market disruption and building demand were discussed.