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Breeding soundness exams are an essential part of the cow-calf operation.
Industry representatives this past week outlined their views on key beef industry issues, including GIPSA and ethanol.
Veterinarian and Beef Today columnist Dan Goehl answers frequently asked questions relating to cattle health.
“Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review” chronicles U.S. beef history, outlines industry challenges and offers future goals.
Good grass hay goes a long way, but keep in mind that nutrition is more than energy and protein.
Proposal would mandate what some in industry already do
The U.S.-Colombia agreement represents U.S. agricultural export gains of more than $815 million per year at full implementation.
I’ve always thought of export markets as important to byproducts—the stuff you and I won’t eat. But if this economy doesn’t improve, or corn prices don’t come down, we may have to start thinking of the loin as a byproduct—not something Americans won’t eat so much as something they can’t afford to eat.
Temple Grandin discusses how she reshaped livestock handling practices and helped the beef industry embrace animal welfare practices.
By planning ahead, you can help limit risk in your operation.
USDA’s Cold Storage Report is getting a negative read.
Until weakness in the live cattle trade or boxed beef price is apparent, the healthy feeder market should continue.
Bull selection has a long-term impact on the cattle herd, so it pays to do your homework.
In this I Am Angus segment, Dr. Bernie Rollin talks about the ancient contract between people and the animals they care for.
With expected higher prices for inputs, have a plan to get the most out of your fertilizer dollars for pastures.
January exports of U.S. pork and beef were well above year-ago levels.
Keeping cows in adequate body condition is key in maintaining breed-back times.
Prices make a big difference in a grower’s profitability. So what is the best way for a grower to deal with price volatility?
During a House Agriculture Committee hearing Friday, two committee members questioned Secretary Tom Vilsack about a timeline for completion of an economic analysis.
Calving problems are a concern fro many cow-calf producers.
Following the Eastern Livestock failure, state legislators look at ways to offer farmers more protection when selling livestock.
The amendment would block funds from being used by EPA to modify the national primary ambient air quality standard.
Beef stocks could reach a near-record low of 400 million pounds this winter.
Policy resolutions approved include policy on immigration, food safety, marketing, cattle health, and federal lands.
With rising feed costs, it’s more important than ever to maximize grazing and improve forage quality to provide optimal nutrition for cattle.
Breakeven estimates did not change dramatically from previous estimates as weather remains a problem for early February placements.
During the Cattle Industry Convention in Denver, CattleFax reported on the 2011 beef industry outlook.