Drovers
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.
Western video sale in Nevada sold cattle from 33 states and showed strong buyer participation. Benefit auction helps ranchers affected by western wildfires.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to propose several economic measures aimed at addressing key voter concerns such as housing and grocery costs with a federal ban on price gouging.
We try to be good parents by setting boundaries for our kids. We want to raise decent humans who are kind, make good choices and respect others. But let’s be real. During fair week, that all goes out the window.
“Is this a buffalo?” asked a young 20-ish fairgoer as he stood before the Grand Champion Market Steer in the Hall of Champions at the Illinois State Fair. He looked at me – dead serious – awaiting my response.
Dr. Brad White is building a multi-disciplinary team to research the issue. The team will sample over 2,400 cattle in Kansas and Texas as part of their work.
Through this project the researchers were able to quantify the degree to which breeds and sires differed across geographical locations and management practices.
A look beyond last week’s headline news surrounding the sell-off in both Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures.
Whenever animals comingle, the chances of pathogen transfer occurs, so exhibitors need to be diligent about biosecurity practices at shows and upon returning home.
Wherever there’s group think, there’s never much room for thoughtfulness.
At least four additional states have confirmed cases of rabies in cattle this year.
Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.
This decision marks a significant transformation in Vance’s political career, as he has evolved from being a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 election to becoming a staunch ally and supporter of the former president.
Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as rainfall fuels above-normal infestations of these relentless pests.