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A rancher roundtable on using the eShepherd virtual fencing system
The look at corn and soybean acreage under current conditions will be among the key focal points during the event, but it will also be key to see how USDA paints an export outlook with so much uncertainty surrounding tariffs and trade.
Decisions up and down the beef supply chain evolve around calculating costs and breakeven prices.
Producers should be diligent with vaccinations, testing and biosecurity measures to protect herds from bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).
K-State Extension Veterinarian AJ Tarpoff suggests these management tips as temperatures rise and mud follows.
Trump said Monday that his planned 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian exports to the U.S. “are going ahead on time, on schedule,” meaning the duties would take effect on March 4 at the conclusion of a one-month suspension.
Working with livestock comes with risks, so producers should take time to double check surroundings and remember these safety tips.
As tariffs and trade wars continue to make headlines, veteran trade negotiator Gregg Doud feels somewhat optimistic about a possible new deal with one of America’s leading markets — China. He explains why on the latest episode of Unscripted.
The total U.S. feedlot inventory on Jan. 1, 2025 was 14.297 million head, including 2.474 million head in feedlots with capacity less than 1,000 head.
Much of the West, Southwest and upper Midwest could use more moisture. Beef and dairy producers and their veterinarians might want to do some contingency planning for what’s shaping up to be a dry spring.
Keep an eye on calves as thermic stress is observed not only with extremely high or low temperatures, but also extreme temperature variations.
It is important to understand how carbon programs work and where they are finding their role in the beef industry.
Following White House directives, USDA is honoring existing contracts with farmers, releasing approximately $20 million for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
During an exclusive interview with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at Top Producer Summit, Farm Journal asked if the Department of Government Efficiency will target farm programs.
Answering these questions leads a producer to the traits that are economically relevant to their enterprise.
FFA helps develop leaders to continue involvement in the livestock industry.
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
Since being confirmed on Feb. 13, Secretary Rollins has been in the Washington D.C., USDA office for a few hours. Most of her time has been spent visiting farmers, ranchers and ag businesses in Kentucky, Kansas and at Top Producer Summit.
Make data-driven decisions for your ranch with precise information on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands through manure analysis.
APHIS emphasizes new protocols in place to monitor for the pest before cattle enter the U.S.
Cash cattle decreased slightly at $202.85 per cwt., while lean carcass hog prices came in higher at $89.67 per cwt.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins kicked off the 2025 Top Producer Summit on Tuesday morning, detailing her plan to advocate for trade. ‘We want to find market access for all our products,’ Rollins said.
2025 Top Producer Women in Agriculture Award winner Kimberly Ratcliff wanted a life in New York City, but soon found herself pulled back to the family ranch. She left a prestigious career, went back to school and expanded the operation.
Tom Jensen, Omaha, Neb., was recognized as the Industry Leadership Award Recipient during the 2025 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet in San Antonio.
Preparing for frigid temperatures can help producers facing inclement weather this calving season.
Among the secretary’s first public appearances since being confirmed last week, the fireside chat on Tuesday, Feb. 18, will cover key topics driving the future of agriculture.
Hans Coetzee’s work has been instrumental in clearing the way for the first regulatory approval of livestock analgesics, or pain relief medicine, that have eased the pain of millions of animals.
K-State beef systems specialist researching the effects on stocker cattle performance.
In the last two weeks the average weekly fed cattle harvest total has been 480,000 head, a total reduction of 30,000 head (-3%) over the two-week span compared to a year ago.
George “Frank” Littrell Jr., Midwest Feeders, Inc. Ingalls, Kan., received the 2025 Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award during the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet in San Antonio.