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Red Angus Association of America presents top awards at national convention in Boise, Idaho.
Dr. Robert H. “Bob” Hines, 85 of Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Hines was a judging team coach and livestock judge at the local, state and national levels for 45 years.
Possible tax changes on the table in Washington are causing angst in agriculture. Secretary Vilsack says the proposed changes won’t impact 98% of family farms, but another analysis contradicts those claims.
Forage budgeting and planning for supplementation needs are critical. Both are impacted by cow weights and body condition scores.
The Bureau of Land Management recognized two ranches with federal grazing permits for their outstanding work to restore, enhance, and protect vital Western ecosystems.
Kansas State University and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated are combining efforts to tackle innovation for companion animal and livestock health.
Lawmakers are considering several changes to the federal tax code that NCBA says would have a devastating impact on family-owned businesses, including farms and ranches.
A federal judge in Yakima, Wash., has denied Tyson Fresh Meats’ motion in bankruptcy court to pursue fraudulent transfer claims against Easterday Ranches for the sale of its North Lot prior to filing for bankruptcy.
What’s the best implant for your stocker cattle? In drought, give extra thought to the animal’s nutrition needs.
When in drought, don’t skimp on herd health.
The question for several months has been when feedlots would “turn the corner” on the large fed cattle supplies and set the stage for improving fed cattle prices. It always seems to take longer than it should.
Holidays are out of our way, but packers have begun their fall cooler cleanings. This rotation will keep at least one plant running short for several weeks and will continue to keep fed cattle harvest to a minimum.
An army veteran’s path to find purpose lead him to start KC Cattle Company, a business that is 100% veteran owned and operated. And today, his business is helping other veterans find their purpose, as well.
Establishing a world-class seedstock business didn’t happen overnight for the Yon family. They’re dedicated to quality in every aspect of the operation, from cattle to grass.
Does the beef industry have enough packer capacity? With repeated bottlenecks and a worker shortage, a better question might be, “can the industry better use the capacity it has?”
Cash cattle trade was steady to softer in a light test. September cattle on feed numbers were the second largest since the data series began.
“The shirts you and I are wearing today say where they come from, but the beef we put in the center of our plate doesn’t have to bear that label,” Sen. John Thune told Chip Flory on AgriTalk about mandatory COOL.
Recent studies of implant use in suckling calves revealed promising results for weight gain through the feedlot phase compared to nonimplanted cattle.
Dr. Bechara Choucair, White House vaccination coordinator, joins AgriTalk’s Chip Flory to discuss Full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 years old and older.
Kansas Livestock Association’s Young Stockmen’s Academy gathered in Kansas City September 20-22. The class spent three days learning more about the agribusiness and retail beef industries.
Mahindra Ag North America introduces the 5100 series tractors, 5145 and 5155, engineered to be easy to operate by first-time tractor owners yet heavy duty to tackle the tough jobs of rural living, farms and ranches.
Chip Flory is joined by USDA Secretary Vilsack to discuss who is affected by stepped-up basis and why he thinks agricultural America should be in support of it.
Years of progress in efficiency and genetics may not be enough to satisfy the demands put on cattle producers moving forward. That was the message from speakers at the 2021 Feeding Quality Forum.
The supply of beef, pork and poultry in cold storage was 14% lower during August than last year, according to USDA’s monthly report.
Treatment intervals and comfort care were two topics of discussion on a recent Cattle Chat podcast hosted by the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute team of veterinary experts.
Regular cow herd performance analysis over time helps producers build a base of knowledge for better management decisions and improved profitability.
Consistent progress and creative methods in developing their ranch earned Bradley 3 Ranch, Memphis, Texas, the 2021 Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Sustainability Award.
Giveaway winners receive free trials of Rejuvra® or Invora® herbicides, helping restore rangelands long term for stronger returns on cattle.
A consortium of researchers, extension specialists and educators are looking to help ranching operations and landowners prevent and reverse rangeland losses by replicating natural fire and grazing.
Since 1972, there has been an increasing trend for the Milk expected progeny difference (EPD) within the Angus breed. Is this trend of increased Milk EPD a benefit or burden for producers?