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USMEF issued a statement on Colombia fully reopening to U.S. beef, which had been restricted since April due to H5N1 detected in dairy cows.
Choice and Select aren’t driving the business — consumers want premium grade cattle
Based on numerous data sets, cattle inventories will continue to tighten, but with mixed signs of stabilization. Expansion and retention patterns will be monitored this fall with confirmation in January 2025’s inventory report.
Michael Ballard faces $120,000 in fines for allowing his farm manager to live on his agriculture operation.
In response to John Deere’s recent announcement about moving some of its production to Mexico, Trump expressed concern about the impact on American workers, stating, “It’s hurting our country. It’s hurting our workers.”
More than $325 million total investment in 74 independent meat and poultry processing projects already strengthening food supply chain, creating new jobs and supporting American farmers.
56th Annual Meeting of ranchers, stakeholders, policymakers and agencies brings opportunities for public lands discussions and networking.
It’s not too early to start thinking about your next calf crop and breeding season, so schedule your BSE for bulls 60-80 days before the season begins.
Higher prices on bigger volume is testament to the importance of building and maintaining efforts to boost beef demand. The industry’s focus on improved quality and consistency is paying dividends for U.S. producers.
The feedlot industry continues to find ways to hold inventory levels despite an ever-smaller feeder cattle supply and carcass weights continue to increase.
When making business and life decisions, energy should be spent on something meaningful, useful and productive.
A partnership between The Certified Agriculture Dealership network and Fox Factory Performance Vehicles has spawned the first-ever purpose-built farm truck.
Registration for classes covering grazing, heifer development, pasture management and profitability available now to producers.
Feed intake is a critical element in determining a cow’s nutrient requirements at different stages of production and to establish appropriate stocking rates.
Negotiated cash cattle increased an average of $1.18 per cwt. the week ending Sept. 14 and profit margins dropped by $13 per head to an industry average of $130.66 per head, according to Sterling Marketing. Farrow-to-finish hog producers found positive margins of $16 per head last week, down $2.91 from the previous week.
Even though the majority of U.S. red meat exports flow out of the West Coast ports, USMEF’s Dan Halstrom says a strike in the east and south would still have a significant impact on the industry.
Markets, weather and input costs are constant challenges, but with the emergence of new technology and business models, producers have new ways to mitigate these risks.
An environmental group is suing Tyson Foods for allegedly misleading consumers by saying it will reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and marketing climate-friendly beef without meaningful plans to achieve those goals.
Higher prices means the business now carries more equity-at-risk than ever. Producers are encouraged to be increasingly proactive in pursuing measures to ensure that equity remains protected.
Producers have opportunities to participate in climate-smart sustainability programs funded through the USDA.
Shaw Cattle Co. celebrates a fresh calf crop in Caldwell, Idaho.
The university is one of nine schools participating in the Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program, which seeks to address structural challenges facing the food animal veterinary industry.
The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance is set to expire on Sept. 30. Negotiations between the two parties have stalled, raising concerns about a possible strike starting Oct. 1.
The objective of fenceline weaning is to allow social interaction between calf and dam while weaning the calves off of mother’s milk.
Beef-on-dairy breeding has revolutionized the U.S. cattle industry, shored up dwindling fed-beef cattle supplies, and added considerable black ink to the bottom lines of dairies in recent years. But is it a phenomenon gone too far?
Understanding the reasons for and steps to provide euthanasia is important to provide a painless and stress-free death for livestock.
Speaker to cover how producers can reduce livestock depredation.
The effects are already visible, with declining French barley exports to China and the U.S. struggling to sell corn for the new season.
Animal rights extremists continually attempt to gain access to farms and facilities by any means necessary – and oftentimes that comes with a lack of biosecurity measures like proper clothing and sanitizing.
For each unit change in BCS, cows should gain or lose approximately 7% of their BCS 5 weight.