Drovers
With beef-on-dairy calf prices through the roof, making the right beef semen selection has the potential to push those sky-high prices even higher.
Charles and Heather Maude have been indicted on separate criminal charges for theft of federal land following ‘an overzealous law enforcement pursuit,’ says Kaitlynn Glover with the Public Lands Council.
With the success of his family’s farm as his focus, Brad Greenway has worked to build a sustainable, diversified crop and livestock operation.
Burtrum Cattle LLC is counting on data to help them stay profitable as they steward their land and resources.
USMEF, USDA and Columbian officials met recently to build a better understanding of the U.S. livestock industry and the red meat export market.
U.S. corn prices hit a four-year low as the prospect for record corn and soybean crops takes shape in the field. The eroding outlook also appeared in the August Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor.
Topics covered in the 2024 event will include the cattle outlook, coccidiosis, and future trends in the Kansas cattle feeding industry.
Free webinar about upcoming livestock electronic tagging requirements scheduled for Oct. 1
With fall weaning and harvest upon producers, it’s also time to think about tax-planning with an accountant to avoid unforeseen tax implications.
The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, who found the rule unconstitutional because it conflicted with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers.
Are you prioritizing your time on what’s best for your life and business? Or just burning daylight?
Find out how much water cattle need and what water problems cattle producers and veterinarians should watch for.
When discussing imports, it’s important to remember consumer demand is the difference maker. Consumers are the business.
Working on a succession plan for your operation? Here are a few key points to keep in mind.
USDA released cattle on feed numbers for feedyards with more than 1,000 head totaling 11.1 million.
As parents we get these glittering moments of watching our children grow and become independent. While it’s all that we hoped they would become, it still is bittersweet.
Producers should consider destocking, stockpiling supplies and reducing hay waste when extreme weather results in hay shortages.
Negotiated cash cattle retreated an average of $2.31 per cwt. The week ending Aug. 17 and profit margins dropped by $79 per head to an industry average of $167 per head, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker.
Like any management practice, multiple factors impact the return on investment seen from both creep feeding and creep grazing.
While I do not need the government to tell me how the cost of living has increased, the most recent data for July is now available. To be honest, I question whether the officially reported inflation figures align with what we are experiencing.
Looking below the tip of the iceberg is helping the beef industry better understand and address root causes of health problems in populations of cattle.
Dr. John Groves says a holistic approach is a good way to address chronic, challenging problems in a population of cattle rather than treating individual animals only.
Entrepreneurial Franklin County farm family to be recognized for their commitment to the community and care for their land and livestock.
A revered voice for the beef industry, Greg leaves behind a legacy in agricultural media and will be remembered for his dedication to the advancement of beef production during his 40-year career.
How balancing production cost control and efficiency can change your operation.
The use of shotguns as a cattle-handling tool is more common than thought and needs to stop immediately as it poses serious welfare and food safety issues.
Testing hay offers best information for quality.
Western ranchers face significant challenges after wildfires blister grazing lands.
Beef exports continue to follow current market conditions of declining beef production and higher domestic beef prices.