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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
The Checkoff-funded MBA program was developed in 2009 to bridge the widening chasm between producers and consumers and to help farmers and ranchers share their stories and advocate knowledgeably for the beef industry.
Utilizing drought-affected crops for livestock feed is a common practice; however, producers must consider the potential risks. One factor that needs to be considered is the risk of nitrate toxicity.
Beef cow slaughter through mid-June was 10% higher than a year ago and on a weekly basis above the levels realized during the 2011-2013 drought.
Strong beef demand and year-over-year decreases in beef production in the third and fourth quarters is expected to continue supporting wholesale beef values for the remainder of the year.
A decade from now, we might look back at this era as the period that finally propelled innovation and integration of labor resource related technologies.
As I write this month’s article the range in future cattle and feed grain values has experienced historic swings in both directions. Regardless of the cause, this market offers several lessons worth considering.
BRD is the largest drain on all segments of the industry, but we are closer to technology that enhances animal well-being and improving operation efficiency.
Can we predict respiratory disease (BRD) onset using behavior monitoring technology? A research group at Texas A&M University looked to answer this very question.
Piled-up stress during a drought can lead farmers and ranchers to develop physical or mental health issues, but they can take steps to reduce stress and create healthy ways to manage it.
Veterinarians are cautioning horse owners to be wary of alfalfa hay contaminated with blister beetles this year as consumption of the beetles pose a risk of serious illness or death for horses.
Cargill and TGI Fridays have partnered to build Bold Heroes, an initiative designed to provide firefighters across the nation with TGI Fridays frozen beef patties, condiments and grilling supplies.
Emergency haying and grazing on CRP land is now allowed in 32% of the counties in the U.S., according to USDA. In June alone, emergency haying and grazing was authorized in 196 counties.
As part of its Hometown Strong program, JBS USA says it will invest additional funds to work with local leaders to build new homes and establish revolving funds to stimulate housing construction.
With the COVID-19 pandemic sparking a nationwide ‘Buy Local’ campaign in Mexico, the USMEF found a creative way to appeal to consumers’ desire to support local agriculture.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Gene Rouse, Huxley, Iowa, and Dr. Doyle Wilson, Boone, Iowa, the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during the group’s annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, Davis, California, the BIF Pioneer Award on June 24 during their annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Galen Fink, Randolph, Kansas, the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during its annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Mike Crapo introduced bipartisan legislation to address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Jane Parish, Verona, Mississippi, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Lee Leachman, Fort Collins, Colorado, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.
A light volume of cattle traded last week as per usual ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Prices traded steady to slightly lower with packers more willing to accept lower-grading cattle.
Barring some new disruption, feedlot inventories should drop below 2020 (and 2019) levels in the next month or two and remain there going forward. The drought could become a disruption if feedlot placements increase.
Sara Place, Elanco chief sustainability officer, offers insights on the questions she hears frequently from consumers and the balanced answers she is able to provide, thanks to science.
Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company announced plans Friday to construct a 1,500-head per day beef processing facility in Mills County, Iowa, south of the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. The plant will employ 750 workers.
Cattle trade was light in all regions this week with prices steady to higher. USDA’s cattle on feed report put inventories up slightly with placements down 7% from last year, at the low-end of the pre-report estimates.
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This national award is presented annually to a producer to recognize their dedication to improving the beef industry at the commercial level.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Cow Camp Ranch of Lost Springs, Kan., the Seedstock Producer of the Year Award during the group’s annual convention in Des Moines, Iowa.
No rancher wants to sell cow-calf pairs in May, but that’s exactly what’s happening at Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange in Dickinson, North Dakota. Extreme drought conditions brought 700 pairs to the sale last week.
The fallout continues from a ghost-cattle scheme as Rabo AgriFinance filed suit in federal court seeking to foreclose on Easterday family assets that have been in default for months.