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NDSU Extension veterinarian Gerald Stokka warns that a sudden change in the composition of forage of mature grazing cattle may result in a condition known as “fog fever,” or bovine pulmonary emphysema.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will conduct a 12-month status review to determine whether or not to issue a designation for the gray wolf in western North America under the Endangered Species Act.
Paul Neiffer says one of the biggest benefits in the House’s proposed plan is farmers won’t be hit with increased taxes at death, as the transfer tax is no longer included and the full step-up in basis remains.
A federal judge has denied a motion for dismissal of the lawsuit alleging price fixing and market manipulation by America’s four largest beef packers.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined AgriTalk Monday to explain the change to ELAP to help drought affected ranchers pay for feed transport and meat packers being charged with profiteering during the pandemic.
The modern protein buyer has been forced to become accustomed to much higher prices across beef, pork and chicken as price inflation hasn’t waned. Demand outstripping supply seems to be the theme across each sector.
Checkoff-funded campaign touting beef’s science-based sustainability story is challenged by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a group with ties to animal activists.
The Red Angus Association of America plans to provide herdbook registry of Red Angus animals carrying gene-edited traits for heat tolerance and coat color.
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $38.9 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing, and producer communications during fiscal 2022.
In a letter to Ag Sec. Tom Vilsack, the North American Meat Institute asks the administration to stop ignoring “fundamental principles of supply and demand” and acknowledge industry structure is not causing inflation.
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) launched additional sustainability modules for companies within the U.S. packer and processor sector.
The drought of 2021 in the northern plains states has left many ranchers short of feed, both grazing forage and hay. A great option for spring grazing or hay production is winter cereals.
Anaplasmosis is a serious disease often transmitted by ticks that has historically been a problem for southern producers. Now, veterinarians say the disease is spreading north and encourage producer vigilance.
Agriculture associations urge President Biden to address ocean carrier practices causing increased costs and delays for American businesses as “the problem not only persists, but is becoming more dire.”
An overnight fire at the JBS beef facility and a temporary computer glitch at Tyson’s Dakota City facility disrupted beef packing on Monday sending futures prices sharply lower.
Between the pandemic forcing the shutdown of meat processing plants in 2020 and recent ransomware attacks on the nation’s largest meat supplier, some say concentration of the meat supply chain is a bad idea.
In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration unveiled a broad plan to tackle record retail meat prices. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said consolidation in beef, pork and poultry processing is leading to higher prices.
By-products such as cattle hides have increased in value dramatically over the past 13 months. Steer hides, which represent nearly one-third of by-product value, were 115% higher in August than last year.
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Grand Island, Neb., JBS beef facility on Sunday night.
Negotiated cash trade of fed cattle was limited in both the South and the North last week, and steady to softer prices was the result.
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has concluded their investigation into the two BSE cases in Brazil, paving the way for exports to continue to China later this month.
Vaccines are crucial to keeping livestock healthy and productive. However, with timing, labor constraints and the necessity for boosters, there are several factors to consider before implementing a vaccination program.
Zoetis announces a new combination product to treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and control related fever (pyrexia).
Drought-stressed soybeans are a potential forage source for ranchers that can be grazed or harvested. Check with your crop insurance agent and the local Farm Service Agency to determine impact on farm program payments.
Regulators in Brazil and Chile have granted market authorization to Bovaer®, a novel methane-reducing feed additive for ruminants produced by Dutch nutrition giant Royal DSM NV.
Hidden Hollow Hideaway Cattle & Guest Ranch is the 2021 recipient of the Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. The ranch is located near Townsend in Broadwater County, and is owned by the Flynn family.
Proper handling and administration of vaccines should follow BQA standards to decrease the likelihood of infection upon exposure to a pathogen and to minimize tissue damage to consumable protein products.
New program from Trust In Food and Drovers boosts beef industry outreach to consumers.
The American Beef Labeling Act was announced by four U.S Senators on Wednesday that would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.
The International Brangus Breeders Association announces the launch of the Brangus® Vigor Feeder Calf Program, a Process Verified Program (PVP).