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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Lameness in cows, bulls, and replacement heifers is a problem confronting cattlemen. Here’s a look at some of the most common reasons cattle develop issues.
Whether it’s land or livestock, Lance Gartner of Spring Valley Cattle believes it’s best to look at nature and emulate it, and provides a blueprint for how a family-run ranch can embrace land improvement sustainably.
Cattle feed cost is the single largest expense in the cow-calf sector, and prices are still on the rise. Explore these four management strategies to help reduce feed expenses in your operation.
The workplace trend, quiet quitting, has gotten a lot of attention lately. Instead of going above and beyond, employees are wanting more from their work-life balance. The question is how do you keep employees motivated?
A meat processing cooperative near Jonesborough, Tenn., faces opposition by residents who have concerns about the facility being constructed near their backyard.
Though this year’s haying season may be coming to a close, excitement at Case IH has already begun for next season with the launch of upgrades and additions to the hay equipment lineup.
While plant-based meat alternatives seem to have lost their hype, scientists work to develop another protein alternative—mealworms.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the USDA’s $300 million investment, that aims to help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers through organic production.
USDA Offers Greater Protection and Flexibility With RMA’s Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance
Agriculture producers with Federal crop insurance for crops in transition to organic or a certified organic grain or feed crop are eligible to receive premium assistance from the USDA for the 2023 reinsurance year.
Discolored beef at the store or in your home? The U.S. beef industry loses $3 billion annually to meat discoloration, while in most cases, the beef is perfectly edible and nutritious.
Depressed, feverish calves with an increased respiratory rate? Your calves are likely fighting a case of ‘summer pneumonia.’
What’s one of the most limiting factors on any ag operation? Labor. With this, inevitable changes rise within the ag workforce.
Why do some of the best calves catch a cough, known as summer pneumonia? K-State experts discuss the disease and what ranchers can do to best mitigate an outbreak in their herd.
Starting in October, France will ban the use of meat names like “steak” and “sausage” on plant-based protein food in an effort to avoid confusion over the trendy meat alternatives.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest became an animal activist’s target, due to Smithfield Foods supplying the hot dogs for the event.
In a world of competition, there is value in U.S. agriculture producers finding ways to work together in search for separate, yet common goals.
As consumers plan to refrain from buying fuel over the Independence Day weekend, what is the likelihood of seeing an impact on prices?
More than 16% of new cars sold in California in 2022 were zero-emissions vehicles, the state said, up from 12.41% in 2021 and 7.78% in 2020.
When adjusted for inflation, 2022 net cash farm income is forecast to increase by $13.5 billion (8.7%) from 2021 and be at its highest level since 2012.
Pricing silage correctly can tell you if it’s your most cost-effective option. New learnings help ensure we are doing it correctly.
Texas beef producers are exploring the use of whole cotton plants as a protein source for cattle due to extreme drought conditions.
Knowing the boundaries could save you money.
Value-based tool will help commercial producers select and manage Angus cattle.
In some parts of the country hay fields are suffering because of the excessive moisture and cooler-than-normal temperatures have also impacted growth.
Readers from across the United States are sharing photos and messages showing what life is like for America’s agricultural community in conjunction with National Ag Day.
NIAA invited animal agriculture leaders from across the country engage with CDC professionals at their home office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Recently introduced legislation would increase annual funding for two programs that aim to bolster global demand for U.S. agricultural products.
Purina introduces EfficienZ, a non-nutritive feed additive available in select supplements marketed by the company.
Baled forage probably constitutes the highest percentage of winter feed cost we have wrapped up in a cow. Here’s how to best protect the asset from the elements.
Winter backgrounding programs in most areas will not include grazing this year, which makes calculating precise ration costs and projecting breakevens critical for success.