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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
Researchers spotlight how selecting cattle for lower methane emissions could deliver long-term gains in efficiency and sustainability for the beef industry.
Barn camera systems are helping producers reduce labor and improve calf survival by spotting problems sooner.
While U.S. beef production fell 3.9% to 11.8 million tons in 2025, Brazil’s beef production surprisingly increased. Rabobank, for example, expected a decline, but now sees 0.5% growth to 12.5 million tons carcass weight equivalent in Brazil.
Troy Dutton and Joe Hochhalter from the Steele Vet Clinic in Steele, N.D., give advice on everything from colostrum timing to bedding strategies.
Conflict on the farm is a normal part of working with people, and if it’s addressed early and handled respectfully, it can help teams work better together.
The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows the farm economy will likely stay strained into 2026. As crops face tight margins, biofuels policy — especially E15 and biomass-based diesel — could influence recovery.
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
Jeff Kazin, formerly of Cargill, discusses his experience in Venezuela’s agricultural sector.
Oklahoma State’s Peel shares five factors for cow-calf producers to consider in the new year.
It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.
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It is important for cow-calf producers to understand each phase of the birthing process to know when it is time to intervene.
University of Missouri Extension specialists find that producers see up to $300 savings in feeding costs per calf when their livestock graze standing milo through the winter.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson breaks down the value of a bull in today’s market.
Preparing for a successful calving season, ensure all supplies are stocked and equipment is fully functional before the first calf arrives to minimize stress and maximize efficiency.
From nutrition strategies to not forgetting the herd bulls, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in January.
Cattle producers and industry leaders share their concerns as the calendar advances to 2026.
Texas producers need to remain on alert as NWS continues to move north. The newest detection is in the state of Tamaulipas.
2026 will have USDA’s trade team in Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
Texas A&M’s Anderson summarizes meat production numbers for 2025.
Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.
Identifying breeding goals as well as prudent selection and mating decisions can result in a cow herd that yields more beef per acre of pasture, reduces your maintenance cost and serves as the production factory of market topping calves.
A look at how Colby Community College’s beef instructor is building a better beef herd while developing future industry leaders.
K-State veterinarians discuss a unique case of what seems to be sudden death in a fall calving herd.
Here’s a look back at the top 10 stories on Drovers.com in 2025.
UNL researchers are linking cattle genetics and rumen microbes to find ways to cut methane losses and boost feed efficiency on ranches.
Terrain’s Dave Weaber says placements of cattle into feedlots will continue to shrink, long-feared beef slaughter capacity reductions have arrived, and the beef cow herd hasn’t begun to expand.
Noble Research Institute shared data-backed management practices for land stewardship.
Wellnitz says proper communication saves a business time and money in the long run.