Beef Production
Two projects by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists aim to protect the U.S. cattle industry from the emerging threat of pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks.
Areas of North Dakota experienced snowfall amounts that broke records, and the subsequent extended windy, cold weather with additional snow has produced great stress on newborn and young calves.
Rancher Gene Kubecka, Bay City, Texas, is the incoming president of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International.
The most limiting factor in AI programs is the proper detection in estrus or standing heat. Here are tips to aid your breeding program.
Midwest PMS will host two workshop training events for feedyard managers and employees to build their operational knowledge and hone their leadership skills.
Merck Animal Health has introduced two new tools to bring important cattle health information to cattle producers’ fingertips.
Feeding cattle industrial hemp may reduce stress levels and increase the time cattle lie down, Kansas State University researchers found in a recent study.
High winds and eerily dry conditions across Kansas and the Southern Plains have created what’s been a battleground for continuous wildfires this year, as the fires are robbing some ranchers of vital grass.
Rancher Larry Chamberlain describes how he manages his herd of 250 mother cows on Wyoming’s weather-worn plains.
The tightest market-ready fed cattle supplies of the season in the North are helping to push prices higher for most feedyards.
Cattlemen are constantly searching for more information on shrinkage of cattle through the marketing channels. Generally, the amount of shrink varies with the type of feed cattle are on before penning and transport.
For an estrus synchronization program to be effectively implemented it needs to be well planned. Several best management practices should be kept in mind if you are considering heat synchronization.
“I’d never tasted anything that good in my life,” says Don Brown, president of Triangle B Ranch Inc. near Stigler, Okla. His idea of beef all changed when he enjoyed his first Wagyu steak.
The coming weeks should fuel interest in high-quality beef cuts for grilling. As the share of harvest-ready calf-feds grows in the fed cattle supply, we anticipate seasonally lower quality grade trends.
Unique combination of active ingredients in Prozap Protectus provides beef producers a triple-action option for insect control.
The speed of genetic progress by quickly multiplying offspring from elite performing animals and shortening generation intervals through reproductive efficiency can be improved exponentially using four basic IVF tips.
Central North Dakota seems to be the bullseye for the blizzard, with forecasts showing that area could see more than two feet of snow, along with winds that could cause white-out conditions.
Through the week ending March 26th, beef cow slaughter year-to-date is 16% higher than a year earlier and the highest since 1986, and we’re on pace to slaughter 12.3% of the cowherd.
Global beef production is projected to expand in 2022 with increased production in Brazil, China, India, Australia and Mexico offsetting decreased production in the U.S., Canada, the European Union (E.U.) and Argentina.
Cattle feeders in the South sold cattle throughout the week at steady money while feeders in the North pushed their market a little higher by week’s end.
Cattle grazing pastures with high soil-test phosphorus may be getting enough of the nutrient from the grass to eliminate the need for a phosphorus feed additive.
Land is the common ground on which all other resources thrive. That’s why monitoring, managing and maintaining soil health is key to productivity and, ultimately, profitability on the ranch.
Reproductive Tract Scoring (RTS) is a management tool cow-calf producers can use to help predict reproductive performance of yearling heifers.
Feed is a major cost input for all segments of beef production. Feed efficiency is always a primary determinant of profitability, but when feed costs are high, it becomes even more important.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack provided more details regarding the general CRP signup that ended March 11. He said only 1.8 million of the 4 million acres in expiring contracts will be re-enrolled in the program.
Livestock farmers, including those who previously paid to have animal waste removed, have found a fertile side business selling to grain farmers. Equipment firms that make manure spreading equipment are also benefiting.
Access to livestock drugs through over-the-counter (OTC) channels was curbed considerably starting in 2017. Soon, OTC antibiotics may no longer be available through traditional channels at all.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 43rd production sale held Saturday, April 2, in Ashland, Kan., saw 874 head sell to 264 buyers from 30 states.
Adopting genetic improvement is one of the most consumer-friendly technologies to improve product quality and production efficiencies that we can use.
Prices on the South Plains remain locked in a price rut as packers appear to have plenty of inventory. Corn Belt prices remain premium to other regions.