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The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service to address questions about labeling of lab-grown protein products.
Higher prices for cash fed cattle has helped cattle feeders gain currentness and improve their market leverage over the past four weeks.
At the end of November, 69 percent of the U.S. was abnormally dry or worse with over 53 percent in some degree of drought. This could result in another severe round of cow liquidation in the first half of next year.
The Kansas Livestock Association elected Phil Perry of Oskaloosa as its president and Shawn Tiffany from Herrington as the new KLA president-elect during the group’s annual business meeting in Wichita.
Many livestock operations harvested drought-affected crops, annual small-grains or other alternative forages this year. Those drought-stressed forages can be high in nitrates and cause toxicity issues in cattle.
While Cargill and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union appear to have avoided a labor strike at the High River, Alberta, beef plant, a shut-down could produce significant disruptions to the U.S. cattle market.
Understanding and valuing genetic data can present a daunting task to seedstock and commercial producers. Panelists were asked to describe how they use genetic data to navigate breeding decisions and market cattle.
United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities.
Attorneys in the massive chicken antitrust price-fixing class action lawsuits have been granted more than $100 million in legal fees by a U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of Illinois.
Proposal for a small beef processing plant in north-central Kansas gained approval from county commissioners on Wednesday despite some strong local opposition.
A tentative agreement between Cargill and its unionized workers at the High River, Alberta, beef processing plant has been reached, avoiding a possible strike on December 6, 2021.
Mature Weight (MW) is moderate in heritability (35%) meaning response to selection pressure to downsize cows can be accomplished more effectively. Most beef cattle registries calculate MW EPDs.
Packers have margin to spread back upstream to the feedlot sector at their discretion, and it appears that their need to fulfill orders for high-quality product for upcoming holidays is likely a motivating factor.
NCBA submitted comments to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service that the term “beef” should only be applicable to products derived from livestock and not to products that contain lab-grown animal cells.
FTC orders Tyson Foods, Inc., Walmart, Amazon, Kroger and other large wholesalers and suppliers to turn over information to help study causes of empty shelves and sky-high prices.
After a near-total lockdown due to COVID-19, pork and beef exports to Columbia have rebounded significantly during 2021, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation sees the trend continuing in 2022.
Forage growing conditions vary around the country and 2021 brought a lot of variability due to weather so cattle producers should prepare to supplement their herds based on the forage quality they have available.
John and Dorothy Priske of Fall River have been selected as the recipients of the 2021 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®.
Making efficient use of harvested hay continues to represent “low-hanging fruit” in both seedstock and commercial cattle operations.
The highest quality vaccine that producers purchase may be of little value if not handled and stored properly. Don’t overlook key principles when preparing and administering vaccines and other animal health products.
Those seeking to take advantage of the emerging carbon market continue to evaluate a host of programs intended to document pasture management, crop rotations and feed additives all aimed at offsetting carbon emissions.
Cargill has served notice of a lockout for employees at its High River, Alberta, beef plant if the company and union employees do not reach an agreement before a December 6, deadline.
What does traceability mean for your operation? The U.S. CattleTrace Annual Symposium in Wichita, KS, Nov. 19. concluded with a panel to answer this specific question for attendees.
Angus enthusiasts visit ranch in Grand Saline, Texas, during 2021 National Angus Convention and Trade Show.
Budgets for growing calves at higher rates of gain always have a lower cost per pound gain, and this year budgets for growing heifers have the most profitable projection.
President Biden planned to meet with chief executives of major retailers and companies to discuss how to move goods to shelves as the U.S. holiday shopping season begins in the shadow of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended through Feb. 28, 2022, an emergency declaration offering regularity relief for drivers who are hauling livestock and livestock feed, among other supplies.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 19th Profit Proven GAR-Influenced commercial female saw 653 head sell for an average of $2,155.
The Gary and Kay Smith Endowed Chair in Meat Science Excellence and the Gary and Kay Smith Meat Judging Team Excellence Endowment have been established at Texas A&M.
The recent breakout of fed cattle prices after struggling under the weight of beef packer capacity constraints clears the way for cattle markets to move forward with the optimism that has been building in recent months.