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Gaining a greater understanding of how your cattle development decisions impact the next phase provides context around the market signals from bidders and buyers.
North Dakota weather conditions this year have provided much needed rainfall, good for forage growth but less than ideal for hay drying and curing.
Beef is a ‘hot’ commodity, as three semi-trailers loaded with meat were reported stolen in Nebraska.
Fifty women from across Oklahoma attended the first OSU Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp that provided hands-on demonstrations for managing a cattle operation.
Fundamentals for fed cattle are steadily at odds so far this summer with very “green” fed cattle in the northern tier of the feeding region. Feeders are pushing show lists to take advantage of the summer high.
The use of antimicrobials in animals across the world has shown an overall decrease of 27% between 2016 and 2018, according to data reported to the World Organization for Animal Health.
USDA announced that additional commodities and features are now available on the free USDA Market News App, which provides producers and others along the supply chain with instant access to market information.
Dean and Jared Lerwick plan to re-open the former Packerland facility located in the Nebraska panhandle to harvest 40 head of local cattle per day.
Strong basis bids are sparking questions about the reality of corn supplies and issues in getting grain to areas of the country that need it. Analysts are watching USDA’s Grain Stocks report this week for answers.
Over 1,250 poll responses reveal the least favorite job you had as a kid likely centered around weeds and rocks.
High temps are here to stay! In preparation for upcoming heat waves, here’s a list of strategies to reduce the impact of heat stress on cattle and decrease the chances of cattle loss on your operation.
Grazing cattle generally benefit from a vitamin and mineral supplementation program, but achieving “balance” between animal requirements and vitamin or mineral supply can be a challenge.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a petition by R-CALF USA for consideration of its legal challenge of the Beef Checkoff, effectively ending the case that began six years ago.
As countries close down operating nuclear power plants, John Phipps says it’s clear the decision to overstate the minuscule risks- and assume greener power sources would be there to replace them -was wildly inaccurate.
Western Legacy Development Corporation’s proposed large packing plant has Rapid City, S.D., residents and city officials seeking more details on how the project may impact the region. Meeting set for Thursday in Wall.
Can cultivated meat be “exercised”? Deep-tech food company MeaTech 3D Ltd. thinks so.
Prussic acid toxicity led to the death of some cattle in northwest Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Oklahoma State veterinarians provide management tips for cattlemen during times of increased prussic acid danger.
It will take much of the remainder of the year for feedlots to work through the current inventory and we can’t be sure what additional impacts the drought may have in the coming months.
British officials on Friday ruled out a suspected case of foot and mouth disease in the rural eastern English county of Norfolk.
Prices in the North continued to trade premium to the South while wholesale beef prices inched lower for the week. USDA’s cattle on feed report looks positive for next week’s markets.
UNL researchers found that planting, harvest and calving season shave off 28 minutes of a farmer’s sleep each night, while fewer than 7.5 hours increases their risk of injury by 61%.
The Texas Supreme Court rules that Texas Central may use the power of eminent domain to acquire property for their proposed high-speed rail line from Dallas to Houston.
Weed infestations can diminish the nutritional value of pastures, forage availability and stocking rates.
The U.S. Solicitor General and the attorneys general from 26 states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that upheld California’s novel Proposition 12.
Last week, hot and dry weather fueled commodity markets. This week, the change in the weather forecast, as well as growing concerns about a recession, spurred market speculators to sell.
Distinguishable calves sold by suspicious seller results in two Theft of Livestock charges for Texas man.
Genetics are cumulative, with long-lasting impacts in both positive and negative ways, says Red Angus Assn. CEO Tom Brink. The stronger the cowherd, genetically speaking, the greater the payback for many years to come.
Grasses and crop growth are stunted in Texas under abnormally dry conditions, and damages begin to show as moderate drought sets in. Extremely high temperatures are exacerbating the moisture deficit for pasture grasses.
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced two bills aimed at making cattle markets more transparent and competitive, with Sen. Chuck Grassley declaring his “years-long beef with Big Cattle” close to being settled.
Tony Clayton explains the opportunities for feeder cattle exports driven by genetic demands.