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While thousands of cattle died in last week’s wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, those also hit hard by fire are the surviving beef cattle.
The cattle market has been pretty interesting as of late. Elaine Kub, author of “Mastering the Grain Markets” discusses the fundamentals behind the recent strengthening of the cattle market.
Even though exports are strong, industry leaders say there seems to be a misconception about the U.S. importing beef, saying imports are not behind lower prices.
Emergency crews on Tuesday struggled to contain deadly wildfires that have scorched hundreds of square miles of land in four states and forced thousands of people to flee their homes ahead of the wind-whipped flames.
The wildfires in Kansas may be extinguished, but the need for help is far from over. Ranch families say the community needs assistance now more than ever.
Since the beginning of the year, the national drought picture has dramatically improved, but there are still problem areas in parts of the central and southern Plains.
Longer days on feed lead to heavier carcass weights and quality
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Prime Minister, traveled to the U.S. late last week. This comes after President Donald Trump shot down the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)—a deal many in agriculture believe would have opened up doors to U.S. trade between 12 countries on the Pacific rim, including Japan.
Discriminating diners may willingly shell out for premium product, but it’s always nice to know what, exactly, you’re paying for. Here’s a peek behind the scenes at what goes into raising the animals that are destined to become some of the most luxurious ingredients in the world.
When a livestock dealer’s check bounces, should the farmer or rancher who raised the cattle be able to get them back?
Anthony Francis Whittley and Jasmine A. Boone, both 28, have entered guilty pleas after stealing cattle from Kansas and attempting to sell them across state lines at the Oklahoma National Stockyards Co.
A U.S. District judge issued a 28-day temporary restraining order that will stop Steven and Dwight Hammond from using their federal grazing permit near their ranch in Diamond, Oregon.
Weaning during very hot summer weather is stressful enough to the calves. Therefore any management strategy that can reduce stress to the calves should be utilized.
Given market fundamentals of supply and demand, it would appear cattle are being undervalued in today’s market.
The issue of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) may come back with the Trump administration.
The Cattle Industry Convention has wrapped up another year of sharpening its focus on 2017.
The annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show was held Feb. 1-3 in Nashville, Tenn. Industry leaders talk about the health of the overall beef industry.
The cattle industry is buzzing in Nashville this week, and Pro Farmer couldn’t help but to join the conversation about prices.
Good access to export markets needed to avoid beef oversupply.
The cattle market has seen fluctuation, not only from the highs of two years ago but also from last fall when live cattle futures traded under a $1.
The cattle industry is gathering in Nashville for its annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) convention, discussing issues like trade and Washington policy as the new administration is already hard at work.
TPP withdrawal disappoints pro-trade supporters in agriculture.
Social media videos featuring R-CALF are short on facts in the ongoing debate on country of origin labeling and beef trade.
Three masters of the burger universe pick the best.
Beef is on the menu at the presidential inauguration.
Trade-focused presidential order fulfills campaign pledge.
A reported $2.6 million was allegedly embezzled by a former employee of the Oklahoma Beef Council.
Silver linings are hard to find in a cattle market just two years removed from record-high prices—but they exist.
As the Obama administration starts to wind down its tenure in Washington, it’s taking up a fight on behalf of U.S. beef producers.
