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A group of 31 United States senators sent a letter to government agencies urging a finalization of a comprehensive rule for BSE.
Ken Olson of South Dakota State University shares tips for managing the growing trend of heavier cows.
The fund is an initial step in restoring the confidence of market users following the failure of MF Global.
Cow pies also serve another important purpose, they’re an indicator of bovine health and hay quality.
The Federation of State Beef Councils discussed key organizational structure and elects officers.
As cattle supplies remain tight and global demand intensifies, profitability for cattle ranchers will continue in the year ahead.
The Masonic Village has partnered with federal and state agencies and private ag organizations to manage natural resources.
Most analysts expect the nation’s cattle herd to be 1.5% lower compared to year ago.
This is the lowest January 1 inventory of all cattle and calves since the 88.1 million on hand in 1952.
Value-added management strategies do work in the right environments to bring in more dollars.
Since January of 2010 the cattle business has experienced both extreme growth and volatility.
USDA’s Cattle report indicates that some beef cattle expansion has begun as beef heifer retention increased a modest 1%.
What is your plan to meet the late gestation nutritional needs of the beef cow herd?
The easiest and most practical method of inhibiting nighttime calving is feeding expectant mothers at night.
Cattle producers are being asked to provide their input to the 2011-2012 National Beef Quality Audit by taking a short survey
Higher replacement female prices will become more common as demand for quality replacement females increases.
Summer annual grasses should be temporary solutions to forage needs
The new Vetericyn Livestock line includes a Pink Eye Spray, Teat Spray, and Umbilical, Navel & Udder Gel, all in 16-oz. trigger spray bottles.
The shortage of decent hay for winter feeding has farmers scrambling for some type of replacement roughage.
Reports like the July Cattle report were on the chopping block to reduce costs. However, the National Agricultural Statistics Service has reversed that decision.
Beef producers shouldn’t overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan.
A new study in the Journal of Animal Science documents the shrinking environmental footprint of beef over the past 30 years.
State beef councils join with the national Beef Checkoff Program to support a new retail beef marketing program to increase U.S. beef sales.
Get ready to watch beef take a spin on “Wheel of Fortune.” The dinner-time TV game show will be offering a $1,000 gift card from Beef Bucks.
If every calf, cow and bull had a unique number all stored in a central location like a USDA database, cattle owners, buyers and lenders would all be protected.
A coalition of the U.S. livestock and poultry industry associations ask for hearing to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard’s impact on the economy.
Demand for Choice beef leads to tighter supplies and high prices.
Out-of-state bidders boost top prices to $2,400 at Show-Me-Select heifer sale in Missouri.