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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Western wildfires continue to rage in the west, as California’s biggest wildfire is leading to widespread evacuations of livestock. And now there are efforts underway to care for animals left behind.
Owned and operated by Steve and Joy Wooten and Brady and Arin Burnham, Beatty Canyon Ranch (BCR) manages 125,000 acres and has the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of land stewards involved in day-to-day operations.
CattleFax says beef prices are near record high, while consumer and wholesale beef demand hit 30-year highs. While drought remains a concern, strong demand combined with higher prices are signaling an optimistic future
Beef producers are encouraged to shift from being reactive to proactive by Iowa State animal science leader and host of DocTalk during the Beef improvement Federation symposium.
While cutting drought-damaged corn for silage may be the best alternative, it’s critical that harvesting happens at the right moisture level to maximize silage value and minimize loss.
Jo Ann Smith was presented with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s first-ever Beef Checkoff Visionary Award for demonstrating exemplary support of and commitment to the Checkoff’s goals and vision.
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Tuesday, and transportation could receive more than half the new funding slated in the bill, but the plan is expected to hit a major roadblock in the House.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined AgriTalk host Chip Flory on Tuesday to celebrate what he described as an important first step in the process of improving infrastructure in rural America and across the country.
The cattle market is still dealing with a burdensome supply of market-ready fed cattle. The influence of that supply will diminish as three years of herd liquidation will reduce feedyard placements.
Honoree recognized by Masters of Beef Advocacy program for her role in helping health-conscious consumers embrace beef.
In most spring calving herds, the breeding season begins in the spring or early summer. Maintaining a 60- to 90-day breeding season can be one of the most important management tools for cow-calf producers.
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Dairy families cite dramatic drop in water usage in helping state endure record water shortfall.
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U.S. CattleTrace, the leader in animal disease traceability, is unveiling the U.S. CattleTrace Tag Store, located on their website.
U.S. red meat exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
During the pandemic, companion animals were popular family additions. Pet ownership increased from 67-70% of households in one year, an all-time high. John Phipps explains why it could have lasting implications.
Tyson Foods cannot increase prices for chicken and prepared foods fast enough to keep pace with rising costs for raw materials like grain, CEO Donnie King said Monday, reporting higher-than-expected quarterly earnings.
Total beef exports for the January – June period in 2021 are up 21.5% over the first six months of 2020. This includes a 46.2% year-over-year increase for the month of June over the low point last year.
Cattle prices pushed higher with trade volumes also increasing. The market has been aided by the decline in committed cattle, helping independent feeders clean up their showlists.
North Dakota is one of those areas that has been dealing with drought for months, and now another concern, after anthrax was found in a cattle herd in Kidder County last week.
Calls for cattle market reforms could hinder alternative marketing agreements (AMA), a value-based marketing tool that has improved beef quality over a generation.
Late week sales in the North topped the market but fed cattle were firm to higher across all regions. Wholesale beef prices surged more than $18 per cwt. higher for the week.
The number of dogs being imported into the U.S. for resale from countries affected by ASF is growing. Combine that with an increasing risk of foreign animal disease spread, and it’s a formula for potential disaster.
Selection decisions impact how much genetic improvement we can make. With this in mind, using available DNA testing technology can cost effectively accelerate reaching our breeding goals.
COVID-19 testing and cases are on the rise as the push to get America vaccinated continues. New data shows rural vaccination rates are up in 19 states, while questions remain about the new Delta variant.
Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.
At least 13 different coccidial species are known to infect cattle in the U.S. Consider cattle can be infected with several species simultaneously, and suddenly you need help—fast.
AMS will publish a National Daily Direct Formula Base Cattle report to provide information on foundational prices used in market formulas, grids, and contracts, and a National Weekly Cattle Net Price Distribution report.
The company announces Bovilis will now precede the name of all its cattle vaccines.