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China’s pork production is expected to decline 14% in 2022, while pork imports are expected to climb 5.1 MT with consumer demand exceeding domestic production, according to a USDA attaché report released last week.
Ongoing tensions between Australia and China have opened the door for increased shipments of beef and other commodities to China.
Canada has joined Mexico in seeking formal consultation with the United States over the interpretation of content rules for automobiles set out in the North American trade pact, Mexico and Canada said on Friday.
The average culling rate the past two years, since the cyclical peak in 2019, has been 10.25%. Over the past 35 years, across cycles of expansion and liquidation, the average herd culling rate has been 9.65% annually.
There are some people that without, the cattle feeding industry just wouldn’t be the same. Bob Smith, DVM, is one, and has been named Certified Angus Beef’s 2021 Feeding Quality Forum Industry Achievement Award Winner.
Last week’s cash cattle trade was influenced by downtime at multiple packing plants due to mechanical and labor issues.
Cash cattle prices increased for the week but the gains were disappointing to feeders who visualized a larger advance.
Cheyenne McEndaffer, USMEF director of export services, explains that sustainability is an issue of growing importance to international customers of U.S. red meat and other key global audiences.
Cattle producers can set the table for the discussion on sustainability in beef.
Even as beef cow numbers declined, Canada’s total cattle inventory increased slightly for the first time in four years on July 1. Like their American counterparts, western Canadian ranchers are struggling with drought.
U.S. food companies respond to consumer desires for green initiatives.
With a carrying capacity of 600 to 800 cows, the Little White River Ranch is described as a versatile working ranch that boasts great protection for cattle in the winter and feed production in the summer.
Equipping cattle producers with the knowledge and tools to improve their bottom line is the goal of Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course. This year’s hybrid event reached nearly 1,900 across U.S., nine other countries.
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to include custom cattle feeders as part of any upcoming assistance plans due to th eCOVID--19 pandemic.
Alternative crops like sunflowers and black-eyed peas experienced a mixed bag of production and market conditions this season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
In order to reduce the incidence of injection site lesions, injectable products should be administered subcutaneous (SQ)if the label allows.
California’s 2021 fire season has already consumed more than 1.57 million acres. Accurate and effective communication about the causes, drivers and means of fighting these fires has become necessary.
Producers should create breeding goals that will be profitable while being realistic, consistent, and driven by animal data, says Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee.
When temperatures are above 85°F, cows typically seek relief by heading to shade and/or by bellying deep in ponds. These actions are signs for producers that they should closely observe their cattle for heat stress.
Producers in certain counties can now request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres while still receiving their full rental payment. FSA updates the list of eligible counties weekly.
This year’s Production Animal Consultation Summit for aims to bring together leaders from all segments of the beef industry to engage with local, state and national leaders to understand issues and opportunities.
NEOGEN provides the most comprehensive range of solutions and services at every step of the food chain.
Texas livestock owners must now post signs to get legal protection under the state’s Texas Farm Animal Liability Act .
Drought is bringing spring-born calves to town a full two- to three-months early in the Northern Plains, yet demand was called very good last week.
While drought-stressed crops can still be used as forage, there are many factors to consider before harvesting, specifically soil health and feed safety.
37 years of dedicated service to the cattle industry fuel this award winner
It’s no wonder Michael Smith wasn’t comfortable with pursuing a career in agriculture when he started college at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo.
Cattle markets seem poised to break out from the constraints of the first half of the year as we move into the last part of the third quarter. Calf and stocker prices have moved counter-seasonally higher in July-August.
Cash fed cattle prices increased moderately last week as cattle feeders are finding supplies of market-ready cattle finally on a decline.
It’s almost time for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day events! First up is Whiskey Acres, a seed-to-spirit operation.