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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference is underway, addressing the industry’s obstacles related to the sluggish global economy, weakening currencies and drought effected producers.
Packers push harvest pace higher and continue to seek higher grading cattle as they look to keep the holiday rib pipeline full.
Packers were successful in filling their needs at steady money this week as wholesale beef prices moved lower. Feedyards were content to reduce showlists but remaining cattle are priced higher.
After a weekend exploring new learning and networking avenues, the American Angus Association® concluded a successful 2022 Angus Convention.
Distillers grains offer many nutritional and digestive benefits over corn, including lower starch content, higher total digestible nutrients and higher crude protein content. So, how do the feed sources costs compare?
Reintroduction of native grasses like Big Bluestem and Indiangrass in areas where tall fescue has been grown for cattle forage will be part of a study on carbon sequestration with the University of Arkansas.
Unions are arguing railroads haven’t done enough to address worker concerns, largely surrounding working conditions and paid time off.
“I strongly believe Trump should no longer be the face of the Republican Party,” said former Representative Peter King of New York, a longtime Trump supporter.
More people are noticing the multi-year drought in the West, but is it spreading? John Phipps combs through the data and maps to answer a viewer’s question on U.S. Farm Report.
The Department of Labor asked a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order against Packers Sanitation Services Inc. to stop illegally employing minor-aged workers while DOL continues its investigation.
Mineral supplementation to the cow herd is always a good idea, this year it is of even greater potential benefit. Diets with mineral imbalances may cause poor animal performance, resulting in reduced profitability.
While dairy producers are rapidly embracing the concept of using beef semen to freshen their cows, the resulting crossbred calves are proving both a valuable opportunity and a challenge for the U.S. beef industry.
What caused the polls to shift away from the predicted ‘red wave’ many had suggested? It comes down to multiple factors, including abortion, Trump and voter turnout.
Congressmen who penned the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 are calling on the Federal Maritime Commission to mend the gap and provide “reasonable opportunities” for U.S. exporters to get their goods to foreign markets.
Understanding the interaction between starch, fiber, and protein in the cows’ rumen allows producers to determine the most appropriate winter supplement.
We often consider replacements as sunk costs since they are unrealized revenue rather than out-of-pocket expenses. However, there is real opportunity cost of not putting the heifer on the truck with her steer mates.
The California State Water Resources Control Board says a group of ranchers illegally pumped water from the Shasta River in Siskiyou County.
Tyson Foods’ recently appointed Chief Financial Officer, John R. Tyson, 32, was arrested early Sunday morning as he was found intoxicated and asleep in someone else’s home.
With a shortage of standing forage for cattle and the low availability of hay, it is more important than ever this winter to reduce waste when feeding hay.
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef will attend COP27 to put the industry’s sustainability priorities on the global stage. Attendees will hear how GRSB is working to coordinate efforts to reduce emissions.
Crawford Livestock Market, Crawford, Nebraska, was recognized for its significant role in supporting Red Angus producers through tactical marketing and strategic partnerships.
The American Angus Association® concluded its fiscal year with more than 300,000 registrations for the eight consecutive year. AAA counts 22,488 regular and junior memberships combined.
There’s no question the pork and beef markets indicate consumers want more pork and beef. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri weighs in on what this could mean for 2023.
Wagyu enthusiasts attending the 2022 conference of the American Wagyu Association got an in-depth look at consumers and what motivates them from Maggie O’Quinn, new business development manager with Midan Marketing.
Bill Goehring, Libertyville, IA, was named the new president of the American Hereford Association during the group’s annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo. Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, WY., was named vice president.
The $7.2 million facility located at the University of Nebraska’s (UNL) Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Neb. has officially broken ground.
Beef exports have made a strong showing in 2022, but September data shows the second decrease in volume over the past 30 months.
Packer desires to purchase higher quality cattle gave northern feeders the advantage last week with the North-South spread at $2 to $3.
U.S. pork exports topped year-ago totals for the second consecutive month in September, while beef exports dipped below the $1-billion mark but remain on a record pace.
Robust beef demand continues with retailers expecting the strongest sales this holiday season since before the pandemic. Strength on the demand side continues to pull cash cattle prices higher.