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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.
As we head into the holidays, it’s time to give thanks and appreciate all the blessings we have received. But this year has been full of mixed blessings.
Congress voted on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking USDA from implementing the rule.
Discuss vaccine choices with your herd veterinarian to help ensure complete protection.
Those with adequate wheat pasture in late November and early December can use it as a supplement for pregnant replacement heifers.
Scholarships are available for students pursuing careers in the beef industry.
There are indications that the worst of the 2011 drought-forced movements of cattle may be slowing down.
Gain testing is most economical between weaning and 10 to 12 months of age
If you have a $1.20 fed steer and a $1.20 cost of gain, how much can you even afford to pay for the calf?
This winter may bring cattle producers even more challenges in terms of weather and keeping winter feed costs in check.
This winter may bring cattle producers even more challenges in terms of weather and keeping winter feed costs in check.
Lower beef production likely will keep calf prices high through at least 2015.