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Consistently opposing new traceability measures without proposing viable alternatives does not contribute to solving the broader issue of disease prevention and management.
A new program for Texas ranches can help secure technical and financial assistance to enhance rotational grazing practices.
Beef packers saw significant margin improvement the week ending August 30, while pork packer margins, though down from the previous week, were sharply higher than a year ago.
Annual five-state beef conference hosted by beef extension teams from Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
Futures markets have always been a source of consternation. The reason for angst generally falls on the speculators, but that blame is often misplaced.
Extra hands are needed during the grind and grit of harvest season.
Cattlemen and women across the country think outside the box to repurpose materials from other industries that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Key Asian markets and Mexico fuel strong month for beef exports and record value for Mexico headlines robust month for pork exports.
Evaluating expenses and expected cash inflows during the fall can help livestock producers make better financial decisions.
A multi-year behavioral experiment suggests the way data is presented in sale catalogs makes a difference on how long buyers study information.
Current supply metrics have boosted the value of Select carcasses as a reflection of less lean trim with lower cull cow volume. Fed cattle sector still finds highest return as carcass quality increases.
Importers learned about the attributes of U.S. beef and pork, new techniques for processing and safeguards in the industry.
The biggest impact of beef x dairy production is the blurring of the historical demarcation between beef and dairy sectors in the U.S.
When it comes to replacement females, it’s time to diversify selection methods beyond a subjective evaluation.
Learn to manage grass for pasture health and profitability.
USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) will provide an updated 2024 net farm income forecast on Thursday. Economists say the net farm income picture would look even worse it weren’t for improved livestock prices.
Following her passion for marketing and creating a new revenue stream through consumer beef sales allowed third generation rancher, Brooke Helsel, to continue ranching with her mom in California’s Central Valley.
As a business owner, running a farm is nonstop and it is difficult to draw a dividing line that separates work life and personal life. Our lives are simply not an 8-5 job.
During the rush of corn silage harvest, safety often takes a back seat. However, tragedy can strike in the blink of an eye.
Just as analysts use daily reported prices to assess markets, we also rely on the government’s reporting of the state of the economy. That’s not always helpful when trying to assess the outlook for consumer demand in the face of record high beef prices.
Last week’s substantial drop in the breakeven feeding cost for feeder cattle placed on feed last week is significant to the market outlook, says John Nalivka, president of Sterling Marketing Inc., in the latest Sterling Profit Tracker.
If you supplement feed at some point during the year, understanding the quality of your feed and how to reduce feed waste is vital to your success.
Agricultural imports are expected to reach a record $212 billion, up $8 billion from FY 2024. This increase is largely due to rising imports of horticultural products, sugar and tropical products.
USDA announced the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling.
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.