Industry
Eight livestock producers reflect on some of the greatest lessons they’ve learned in life.
Drovers partners with The Future of Beef Show team to explore the innovations, strategies and success stories shaping the next generation of beef production with agriculture audiences.
Here’s the latest new products to help cattle producers in their operations.
At a time when beef packing plants are in the red, Cargill stays committed to the beef industry, investing in plant technology and efficiency.
Whether it’s pork, beef or chicken, consumers can’t seem to eat enough protein. That’s fueling robust demand and prices for livestock producers.
CattleFax recently shared the results of its 2024 cow-calf survey representing more than 350,000 cows.
A 25-page criminal complaint alleges the researcher and her boyfriend were attempting to bring Fusarium graminearum into the country. The fungus causes significant diseases in a number of food crops, including corn, wheat, barley, soybeans and rice. Toxins from the fungus are harmful to humans and livestock.
This spring turned into the wettest in over a century for parts of the U.S. As the focus shifts to June, the moisture in the ground will help keep the heat down, but the pattern is also turning drier for two Midwestern states.
NCBA’s Woodall says the goal is complete eradication — not just from the U.S., but from Mexico and Central America, ultimately pushing the fly back to its original range in South America.
Tips for producers to protect their livestock from theft.
This discovery represents a significant step forward for the global lab-grown meat market — which is estimated to grow by between $5 and $30 billion by 2030.
USDA will invest in the renovation of an existing fruit fly production facility in Metapa, Mexico, to further the long-term goal of eradicating New World screwworm.
Finding solutions to trade challenges were a significant part of discussions during last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
CFTC says expanding trading hours would ensure markets remain vibrant, while commercial hedgers and commodity brokers who work with farmers say it will fuel volatility and won’t make the markets stronger.
During the spring USMEF conference, herd rebuilding, market disruption and building demand were discussed.
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but have dried up since the start of the U.S.-China trade war.
A trio of sharks—Illinois cowboy, Midwest matron, and polished Georgia fixer—ran a stunning con based on bogus cows.
A company’s population is a factor affecting its beef trade. Population and per capita consumption drives total beef consumption.
In parts of Central America, illegal ranching on protected lands has become a front for drug trafficking and money laundering. The ripple effects of this trend now threaten U.S. cattle producers with the resurgence of a deadly livestock pest.
Alltech will gather global thought leaders and innovators for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food.
Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance has become a key risk management tool for ranchers and forage producers looking to protect themselves against the unpredictability of rainfall. However, like all insurance products, PRF comes with its own set of risks.
From a spray-on antimicrobial solution for biosecurity to water supplementation products, here’s a quick look at the latest news headlines from companies in the livestock industry.
Merck unveils its largest economic development project in recent history, which is expected to create more than 200 full-time roles.
“Whatever your case might be, it’s about how to help absorb potential unforeseen shocks and potential short term losses if they occur,” says John Steeves with Rabobank.
Information about Hereford Feedout Program, LMA Auctioneering Scholarship and Toxic Plants and Livestock Health Webinars.
The global feed survey data estimates world feed production increased in 2024 by 1.2% to 1.396 billion metric tons. What does this mean for the year ahead?
For yield and quality, May is the best time to harvest cool-season grasses.
Unpack two key factors likely resulting in record cattle prices and impacts to the industry.
The beef-on-dairy approach is not just a temporary fix; it’s become a strategic component in the U.S. beef production landscape.
Six livestock industry leaders pay tribute to the mothers who inspired a passion for livestock and agriculture in their lives.