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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
USDA’s first official net farm income forecast shows an expected 16% drop in 2023 net farm income, largely due to a decline in commodity prices and government payments with higher expenses and costs at the farm level.
Oklahoma has been impacted by drought more than any other state, by several measures. The January 1, 2023, inventory of all cattle and calves in Oklahoma was down 11.5 percent.
Hard work, passion and a great mentor are the foundations of Casey Hilmes’ success.
A new officer team for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board was elected during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans.
The price surge comes as Europe announced a ban on Russian diesel fuel and G7 countries vowed to price-cap Russian oil products.
Packers waited as long as possible last week, grudgingly pushing the market higher with trades well into Friday’s happy hour and some even on the weekend.
Testing forage and feed for nutrient quality helps ranchers ensure they are meeting nutrient requirements for optimum beef cattle performance.
Calf scours results in sickness, poor performance, medical expenses and death. Here’s a look at the complex disease and one management method found to decrease and even prevent transmission.
Tucker Brown of Throckmorton, Texas, has been selected as the 2022 Advocate of the Year by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.
After years of liquidation, the U.S. cattle herd continues to contract. With drought still a driving force behind lower cattle numbers, market experts think cattle price could top previous price records set back in 2014.
It’s official. The 2023 cattle inventory report has been released. Here’s a look at how the totals compare to previous years and what we may expect from the industry going forward.
CattleFax shares expert market and weather analysis at the company’s recent outlook seminar, held as part of the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans.
On Thursday, Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Tester (D-Mont.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) reintroduced the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act in the 118th Congress.
Has the ‘golden ticket’ to cattle feeding efficiency and carcass yield with reduction in methane gas emissions and wet waste been found? FBN, along with its partner, Boveta Nutrition, LLC, believe so.
“The goal is to all be here, have the kids here and to keep the ranch going,” says Sarah (Switzer) Sortum. Despite challenges, this family ranch has found ways to diversify and enable a future for generations to come.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Alexis Taylor for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. According to Taylor, her priorities include addressing export markets and food insecurity.
With Republicans now in control of the House, Rep. RandyFeenstra (R-Iowa) said he wants to introduce legislation shielding the stepped-up basis and like-kind exchanges.
Bar S Ranch was devastated by wildfire in December. The family lost 200 head of cattle, houses and barns. Grateful to be alive to share their story of survival, the family is thankful for donations and support since.
Kristen Clenney recently earned the title of ‘cancer survivor’. The wife, mother and veterinarian says it’s a title she feels fortunate to have after her year long journey during the pandemic took grit and grace.
Tyler and Amanda Radke have three goals on the farm: provide peace with a place to heal, experience a family full of love and introduce them to a household strong in faith; a recipe that’s filled with grit and grace.
NCBA recently approved the organization’s 2023 policy priorities at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. Here’s the details.
For many ranchers, large amounts of snow on ground not entirely frozen has led to some wet and muddy situations. Here’s some tips to help make it through the calving season with focus on animal health.
America’s beef cow herd shrank by 4% last year, leaving the total inventory down 3% and the smallest in eight years.
“It’s a mystery as to why the USDA began to hide the names of many recipients,” said Scott Faber, senior vice president for government affairs for the Environmental Working Group.
The revamped foods program would absorb the functions of Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the Office of Food Policy and Response, as well as some of the work of the Office of Regulatory Affairs.
PenPoint Sort is a bolt-on chute technology system that helps simplify the difficult task of objectively measuring and sorting cattle.
During historic price levels, supply chain issues and general consumer uncertainty about the future, beef remains a top source of protein.
Conagra Brands, Inc., of Fort Madison, Iowa, is recalling approximately 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to a packaging defect that may cause products to become contaminated.
According to USDA, the pilot will mirror the working library that was shared with stakeholders in 2022 but will now contain active contracts.
Vilsack said USDA believes there are more options for farmers other than “get big or get out. There’s got to be a system in which the many and most have a fair shot.”