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USDA’s monthly audit of feedlot activity came in on the bearish side of the average pre-report trade guesses.
The priories include trade; transportation; environment; competition; and healthy herd – cattle and consumers
Patrick Grant discusses his work as President and CEO of the National Western Stock Show and what the show means for agriculture.
A couple of agricultural economists say the JBS-Swift merger represents a crossroads for the cattle industry.
The estimate of 2010 red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, reflecting higher production of beef, pork, broilers, and turkey.
Industry leaders still sort out COOL regulations.
It is important to have resources positioned to help make management decisions that will influence the profitability of an operation for years to come.
There are ways to reduce the stress associated with weaning for both calves and cattle producers.
In this “I Am Angus” segment, a look at the annual journey to the National Western Stock Show.
While the weather phenomena remains a factor, the Climate Prediction Center isn’t ready to declare drought for 2011.
See where projected breakevens fall for recently purchased feeder cattle .
Steps to take before shipping, on arrival and beyond.
On the Wrong Side of History?
A three-year commercial heterosis project compared progeny by Hereford and Angus bulls when crossed on Angus-based cows.
Researchers recommend higher levels of dietary sulfur, which means higher levels of distillers grains.
Good nutrition supplemented with a balanced mineral mix is vital for optimum reproduction and lactation in your cowherd.
USDA conducts mock FMD outbreak for livestock media.
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) has asked for suggestions to improve the checkoff program. Here’s mine: Value-Added Checkoff.
Watch as the Belton family preserves a way of life as they feed their cattle with heavy horses in northwest Colorado.
Behind the mad cow disease protests, we are told, lie the wrong personnel decisions President Lee Myung-bak made.
As the nation begins to emerge from recession, changes are on the way for the restaurant industry in 2011
In this I Am Angus segment, learn about this president’s passion for agriculture and Angus cattle.
To date, Eastern Livestock Company owes $130 million to 743 sellers in 30 states.
In W. Edwards Deming’s theories of management, there is a basic tenet that strikes me as immutable: You can’t inspect quality into a product; you must build quality in throughout the production process.
U.S. breeders find new markets for genetics overseas
On the topsy-turvy roller-coaster ride of cattle prices this past year, one thing that most economists agree on is that the cattle industry remains in a strong position going into 2011. Cattle supplies continue to be at their lowest while demand is steady. The one monkey wrench in what could be a great year for cattle producers is high feed costs.
The association asks USDA and the U.S. Small Business Administration for financial assistance for cattle producers.
See what five market factors will have the biggest impact on cattle prices
President Obama will sign bill into law
U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows October was a very strong month for U.S. red meat exports.
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