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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).
Saline River Farms, LLC, has announced plans to build an 83,000-square-foot beef and pork processing facility in southern Illinois, part of USDA’s efforts to increase capacity and diversify processing facilities.
The Biden administration plans to take a tougher stance toward meatpacking companies it says are causing sticker shock at grocery stores.
Relatively few ranching operations are profitable if all costs are tallied, says John Locke. He says raising cattle is different than running a business that raises cattle.
President Biden highlighted the ravages of climate change during a visit to flood-damaged New Jersey on Tuesday, putting a focus on domestic priorities after weeks of public attention on the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
From an American flag one year to a POW tribute the next, Wilber Meyer’s field artwork has grown. And for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this year’s tribute is by far the biggest, extending beyond the Ohio farm field.
Both beef ad pork export totals remained strong during July, with beef export value rising 45% and pork export value rising 20%, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Advanced Animal Diagnostics’ QScout® BLD is a rapid, on-farm diagnostics tool providing livestock producers with the information they need to make informed management and treatment decisions.
Imports of Mexican cattle the the U.S. are down 18.7% through the first seven months of the year compared to 2020. However, the fourth quarter of the year typically sees increased Mexican imports.
The fed cattle market in the South continued to inch higher last week. Now that we have the holiday behind us packers should have a greater need for cattle than what we have seen for the last several weeks.
The U.S. CattleTrace Symposium will bring together cattle producers, industry professionals and technology manufacturers to learn and discuss animal disease traceability and value-added opportunities.
Chinese beef importers said the suspension of exports by top supplier Brazil due to two cases of BSE had no immediate market impact, with some still making purchases in anticipation of a quick resumption of trade.