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Entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for beef industry grant program through Nov. 30.
The latest Cattle on Feed report showed feedlot inventories on Nov. 1 were 11.99 million head, equal to one year ago. Heifer retention still affecting herd rebuilding.
New World Screwworm is a serious veterinary pest that can cause severe damage to livestock and wildlife populations. The detection of New World Screwworm in Mexico and the subsequent USDA actions may have significant implications on trade and travel.
In an announcement on Saturday, Trump said her “commitment to support the American farmer, the defense of American food self-sufficiency and the restoration of agriculture-dependent American small towns is second to none.”
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Hard work, dedication, continuous learning and building a community in the industry are keys to growing a successful operation.
When managed correctly, grazing corn stalks can be win-win for crop and cattle producers.
Fifth-generation cow-calf and yearling operation in northeastern Wyoming focuses on heterosis and performance in their black baldy herd.
JBS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria’s government for a $2.5 billion investment plan in the African country, including the building of six new factories.
The K-State livestock judging team becomes the third animal science and industry team to bring home national championship honors this year.
The beef industry is turning over a new leaf, and producers of all breeds should be excited about the new opportunities on the horizon.
Margins widened this week this week for pork and beef producers while packer margins remain in the red for beef at -$34.67 and decreased for pork to $8.65.
North Dakota Wildfire Devastates Approximately 126,000 Acres; ONEOK Foundation Contributes to Relief for Impacted Cattle Producers
Last week’s harvest averaged 100,000 with except of Veteran’s Day holiday. Feeder cattle demand elevated after widespread precipitation throughout much of the winter wheat grazing region.
Cattle groups support legislation to expand the use of livestock grazing as a tool to reduce wildfire risk, make grazing permits more responsive to range conditions, and remove regulatory barriers to the maintenance of critical infrastructure.
Trump taps Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary, signaling tariff-heavy trade strategy. Lutnick has called the tariffs a negotiating tool that could be used to convince other countries to bring down their own levies or to force companies to move production to the U.S.
Burn in fire or die by electrocution? J.P. Koop chose to ride lightning.
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow finally released the full text of the Senate farm bill on Monday, but it’s already drawing intense criticism. Even usually optimistic House Ag Chair GT Thompson signaled it’s time to focus on a 2018 farm bill extension by year’s end.
Threats of widespread tariffs and concerns about retaliation continue to stoke uneasiness in agriculture. With a growing trade deficit and hopes the U.S. could re-embark on the Phase One trade deal with China, could the focus back on trade be positive for agriculture?
Resources have been created to help livestock producers develop plans for the continuity of business, movement and marketing of livestock, milk and wool in the unfortunate event of a foreign disease outbreak.
How this Iowa dairy boosts their bottom line with genomics and crossbreeding.
As part of the company’s overall goals, FDA approval has been secured for three combinations of Experior and MGA for use in finishing heifers.
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”
For the past 40 years, we’ve heard an ongoing less meat equals better health. The pragmatic evidence doesn’t support that claim.
K-State placed high team in several categories and had four individual top 10 placers.
Oklahoma State University joins a new pilot program from Farm Journal Foundation (FJF) to address the national shortage of rural, food-supply veterinarians.
Liquid feed options are readily available and can provide cost-effective nutritional value to cattle.
Nomination sparks debate over Kennedy’s anti-vaccine stance and Senate support
“The agricultural economy is inherently cyclical, and ag lenders are navigating the changing conditions across the sectors they serve,” said Jackson Takach, chief economist of Farmer Mac.
Japan, South Korea, China/Hong Kong ranked as top three export markets for beef, which was just 2.9 over last year in September.
Collaboration aimed at helping to reduce environmental impacts during beef production.