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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
A rural veterinarian in Faribault County, Minn., is offering to give away his practice, clinic, pickup and even the vet clinic cat, in an effort to recruit his replacement.
After a decade of research in New Zealand, scientists appear on the cusp of developing a vaccine to limit the methane production from beef and dairy cows.
The “Beefing up Competition: Examining America’s Food Supply Chain” hearing will be livestreamed at 2:30 P.M. eastern.
Are you struggling to hire? You’re not alone. The 2021 Farm Journal Labor Survey found most farm employers and ag retailers are finding it harder to fill positions.
New WHIP+ legislation made its way out of the House Agriculture Committee Tuesday. The $8.5B bill expands not only the type of weather events and resulted losses covered, but also the level of drought needed to qualify.
As the “Right to Repair” movement continues, should farmers have the right to repair all parts of their equipment? John Phipps talks about how the White House’s recent decision could impact farm intellectual property.
The senator supports legislative action because of concerns that small producers are losing money on cattle due to being unable to spot market.
U.S. and Chinese officials met face-to-face for high-level talks, and the meeting had a tense tone as the countries remain at odds over issues from cyber security to human rights.
Lane joined AgriTalk this week to discuss the bill, which was introduced by Sen. Cory Booker, who is known for being vegan among other things.
Farm Journal announced that country music star Easton Corbin will headline the live 2021 #FarmON Benefit Concert during Farm Journal Field Days. Proceeds will go to the National FFA Foundation.
Democratic lawmakers are renewing the effort to end what they call “factory farming,” while livestock groups like NCBA call the legislation a jumbled mess.
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker re-introduced his Farm System Reform Act, a bill he says would “transform a broken system.” NCBA calls the proposal “misguided.”
Vermeer Corp. celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the first large round baler by introducing new and innovative products and technologies that reduce on farm labor needs while increasing forage production efficiency.
Although the U.S. restaurant industry has shown remarkable resiliency, a new study from The NPD Group says they still have a long road ahead to get back to pre-pandemic levels.
Producers may not know they have an anaplasmosis problem until they see dead cows or bulls older than 2-years of age. The disease can be devastating because it targets the older stock.
Chr. Hansen puts a new product into the US market, BovacillusTM, consisting of two strains of different species of Bacilli.
The Product Quality Research program includes the study of beef quality, muscle traits and characterization, carcass traits, muscle tenderness and yield, flavor and palatability, and new technologies.
USDA’s semi-annual Cattle Inventory report on Friday confirms the U.S. inventories of beef cows, replacement heifers, feeder cattle and calf supplies are declining. The ongoing drought will accelerate the trend.
This summer’s hot, dry weather is increasing the risk of fire in the hay fields. Producers are reminded to provide proper maintenance and regularly inspect the equipment.
Over the last decade, the American Hereford Association reports a 150% growth in marbling and an 86% growth in rib eye area. AHA’s feedout programs give producers data to make more informed breeding decisions.
The latest cattle on feed report confirms that the feedlot situation continues to improve relative to the slaughter capacity constraints that plagued fed cattle markets in early 2021.
Cash cattle traded steady, with cattle feeders in the South still needing a couple more weeks for good trade volume before they have any shot at being able to push the live market higher.
Cargill announces a collaboration with producers to advance the practices of beef-on-dairy, with programs to advance research and support beef and dairy producers in finding the opportunities of beef-on-dairy.
Silver Fern Farms, the New Zealand grass-fed red meat company, said it will introduce its first range of Toitu Net Carbon Zero Certified Beef in the United States late this year.
Alta Seeds announces the first-ever herbicide-tolerant forage sorghum featuring igrowth® technology for pre- or post-emergence week control.
Severe drought in the West is forcing many farmers and ranchers to make the toughest of choices – selling their livestock and destroying crops – according to a Farm Bureau survey of producers in 13 Western states.
For cattlemen who’ve always considered feeding their own cattle but have never taken the risk, the first step in picking a partner can be the hardest. Here’s a a 12-point checklist for selecting a feeding partner.
New additions to your herd create the potential for disease. Developing a plan for new herd additions with a veterinarian can reduce the risks and help guard your investments.
This week’s data show the highest percentage of the U.S. is in an extreme/exceptional drought since the data series began in 2000.
Cattle market analysts point to declining carcass weights and declines in the percentage of Prime and Choice grading carcasses in recent weeks as a clear signal the peak in fed cattle numbers has been established.