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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Texas A&M veterinarians document the first cases of ractopamine toxicity in canines, emphasizing the need for rapid treatment and specialized cardiac care.
Diesel prices are just 20 cents from a record high, with multiple states already setting new records. Experts warn relief is uncertain as prices could remain elevated through 2026.
Producers are encouraged to take time this month to note what’s working and what needs to improve their grazing plan.
Despite daily volatility, cattle markets are still driven by strong demand and tight supplies. Rising fuel costs could pressure consumers, but slow herd expansion keeps the long-term outlook bullish through the decade.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
Utah rancher Seth Davis developed the VacHolster to solve a common cattle-working frustration: how to keep vaccine syringes secure, clean and accessible while keeping your hands free.
Trump administration officials signal a settlement with the data firm as part of a broader investigation into market concentration among major meatpackers.
Investing time in spring monitoring and forage management can pay dividends for your herd and your bottom line throughout the growing season.
From mastering the “neck triangle” to the one-hour rule for vaccines, these 10 simple reminders ensure your spring treatments are safe, effective and profitable.
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When comparing electric fence energizers, one number almost always stands out first: joules.
Practical strategies can boost dewormer efficacy, minimize infection opportunity and put more pounds on calves.
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Across the western United States, invasive annual grasses like cheatgrass, medusahead, and ventenata reduce forage availability and increase wildfire risk.
From mineral supplementation to making sure bulls are ready to go to work, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in May.
In a major legislative milestone, the House-passed H.R. 7567 offers a roadmap for the next five years of American agriculture.
Rising input costs and geopolitical tensions drive growing pessimism among ag economists, though views differ on how the industry is being reshaped, according to the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor.
From vacuum seal checks to oxygen safety in transport, K-State’s Sandy Johnson outlines the critical steps to maintain semen quality from the tank to the cow.
In celebration of the 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, the USRSB highlights Barb Cooksley — a Nebraska Hall of Fame rancher whose dedication to range science and community is preserving the Sandhills for future generations.
Proper development, accurate estrus detection and early breeding help maximize heifer productivity.
What you do in the time before your veterinarian arrives can make a critical difference in how easily a prolapse is corrected.
University of Missouri forage specialist Carson Roberts warns that equipment inflation is outpacing cattle prices, making it time for many producers to treat haying as a separate — and potentially unprofitable — enterprise.
Surveillance, reporting and veterinary partnerships are framed as critical ways to prevent a single case from becoming a national crisis.
Direct-to-satellite smart collars remove need for cell towers, enabling ranchers to manage cattle anywhere they can see the sky.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says a multi-agency Trump administration effort will target fertilizer costs and boost U.S. production, with a major announcement expected yet this week.
CattleFax’s Holden Ramey says grass plus profitability equals more cattle — but ongoing drought and volatility are slowing herd rebuilding despite strong price signals.
Oklahoma State’s Peel says as U.S. cow slaughter hits historic lows, the industry is turning to international markets to fill a massive “lean deficit” and keep up with record-high consumer demand for ground beef.
Following a major stakeholder meeting, USDA is boosting survey sample sizes and moving data-focused offices out of D.C. to rebuild farmer trust and improve the accuracy of its agricultural reports.
Halter’s Andrew Fraser explains how virtual fencing collars use sound, vibration and GPS to automate rotational grazing, increase pasture utilization and reduce ranch labor.
Texas A&M experts explain the “hydrologic decline” caused by overgrazing and how adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing can restore soil infiltration and ranch profitability.
Learn how recent updates to Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) make it easier to insure unborn calves and protect equity across the entire beef supply chain.
According to a letter sent to landowners and leasing partners, President Darrel Monette says this process will allow them to stabilize finances, restructure debt, and continue operating.