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The coronavirus aid package approved by Congress overnight Monday provides $13 billion in ag funding, much of it destined for sectors left out of previous aid packages.
“The early part of the year should look very different than the latter, but in total, economic growth is estimated to be about 4%, following a retreat of roughly 4% in 2020,” says Dan Kowalski.
USDA announced its intent to have primary oversight over gene-edited livestock. Secretary Perdue said this would be a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals produced by genetic engineering.
Flow of cattle through feedlots should begin to show more consistent tightening in 2021. The beef cowherd was at a peak in January 2019 and led to a 2019 calf crop that was down 0.7 percent from the 2018 peak calf crop.
Have you ever wondered how Santa’s reindeer can make that monumental journey on Christmas Eve? Here are some key facts that may help us understand how they get Ole St. Nick on his appointed rounds.
Join Robert Fulton, DVM, PhD, Oklahoma State University, as he shares findings from several studies that clarify the most predominant subtype of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).
Gain insight into how effective intranasal vaccines work, while also learning the key differences between them.
Applications are open until January 31, 2021 for students pursuing a degree in meat science, animal science, economics, marketing, business, communications or other beef-related fields.
Resistance to disease is greatly dependent on antibodies or immunoglobulins. Passive immunity gives temporary protection by transfer of certain immune substances from resistant individuals.
Results of the fifth annual American Gelbvieh Foundation Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Sire-Identified Carcass Contest have been finalized. Producers from Iowa and Nebraska took home top honors.
“Great.” It’s a word we throw around casually, but it carries a lot of weight when you stop and think about it.
Central Idaho’s Y-3 Ranch consists of 2,375-deeded acres supporting 350 breeding cows annually. The ranch is insulated by large, private ranches and undeveloped BLM and state lands, offering seclusion and privacy.
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. hosted a virtual “Roast and Toast” food influencer holiday event teaching a select group of food influencers how to cook the perfect Prime Rib Roast.
Heura, Europe’s fastest-growing plant-based meat brand, has withdrawn a provocative advertising campaign following legal action from the meat industry.
Tyson Foods Inc said on Wednesday it had fired seven managers at an Iowa pork plant after investigating allegations that they took bets on how many employees would catch COVID-19.
A two-year large-scale trial in Alberta, Canada has successfully demonstrated that a novel feed ingredient, developed by Royal DSM, can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%.
The Red Angus Foundation, Inc. will sponsor a research project to demonstrate that Red Angus genetics can be used to produce fast-growing beef-dairy-cross calves that will excel in the feedlot and on the rail.
NCBA’s Beef Quality Assurance program releases a new Beef Checkoff-funded tool to help cattle farmers and ranchers ensure they are prepared with a custom biosecurity plan.
Minerals are essential for health and reproductive success, but also support fetal development. We easily overlook minerals and vitamins in gestating cow diets, so now is the time to plan for a strong calving season.
Researchers at University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center are inviting beef producers to take part in a program to identify beef cows that use feed efficiently.
One of the cow’s greatest assets is her ability to work in varied environments. Matching cows with available resources takes focus and action by ranchers.
Livestock producers will face more feed cost inflation next year than they have in a decade, challenging their ability to recover from a difficult, volatile 2020.
U.S. global meat protein exports have continued to evolve in 2020. Some of the changes this year reflect ongoing trends in global meat markets but the COVID-19 pandemic has also affected protein trade.
It is not too soon to begin to prepare for spring calving season. Locating, obtaining, and storing several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer will come in handy before the first heifers start to go into labor.
Authorities in Hawaii are investigating the killing of a Maui rancher’s cattle in what appears to be another senseless act of animal cruelty. Ranchers in multiple states have reported similar incidents in 2020.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2021 Stakeholders Summit will be hosted virtually May 5-6 bringing top thought leaders in the industry together to discuss hot-button issues and out-of-the-box ideas.
Cupid Shuffle became the first Hereford chosen as Grand Champion steer at the Fort Worth Stock Show since 1982, bringing back memories of Conoco, the first crossbred picked as champion in a major show 51 years ago.
Estimated cattle industry losses due to COVID-19 will reach $13.6 billion, according to a study by ag economists conducted to assist USDA in determining how best to allocate CARES Act relief funds to cattle producers.
President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday he has asked the Justice Department to look into allegations that U.S. meat packers broke antitrust law.
Randy Blach says the beef community is balancing supply, demand and harvest capacity, but there is still a lot of profitability potential for cattlemen. That potential lies in the shift from commodity to quality.