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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
By pairing an efficient chute routine with a bovine-appeasing substance, a Missouri cattle operation has significantly reduced fence-walking and stress-related sickness.
More than 1,100 union members vote “yes” to return to work.
Establishing a VCPR with a local veterinarian is more than a legal checkmark — it is a critical tool for tailored herd management, proactive health planning and legal access to crucial medications.
A disease once in the center of cattle abortion research has faded from the conversation, but its economic and reproductive impact remain.
From body condition to vaccine timing, a roundtable of experts breaks down how to set calves up for success — and the pitfalls that derail it.
An Oklahoma State University study reveals a surprising “dead zone” for 45-to-59-day weaning premiums, pushing the case for a 60-day minimum.
Weaning success isn’t just about weaning day. A full calendar of nutrition, water access and stress management can protect your bottom line.
Analyzing data from more than 860,000 calves, Merck Animal Health and Kansas State University show how preconditioning and strategic implanting maximize auction revenue.
The approach could offer a new way to identify MAP infection by detecting changes in the cow’s blood rather than the pathogen itself.
The company will end operations at its Joslin, Ill., beef facility and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility plus it is pursuing the sale of its Pasco, Wash., beef facility.
With the U.S. beef herd at a 75-year low and cattle prices at record highs, a hands-on workshop will teach producers how to rebuild intentionally.
A national survey reveals what U.S. beef producers are — and aren’t — doing when they pick a herd sire.
By partnering with neighbors and public agencies, Jay and Chyenne Smith leveraged Vence virtual fencing to protect their permits, reduce labor, and revolutionize their range management near Salmon, Idaho.
From JBS Souderton’s $30 million value-added pivot to Tyson’s Nebraska shutdown, the processing sector is restructuring around high-efficiency plants, heavier carcasses and automated lines.
Passing the farm to the next generation takes more than deciding who gets what. The right estate plan can help avoid family conflict, unexpected costs and headaches down the road.
As school starts earlier and state fairs hold their late-summer slots, farm kids across America face an impossible choice: Show livestock and honor family legacy or show up for practice and keep their spot on the team.
Hiring help is never easy, but waiting too long can cost more than the paycheck.
From traditional palpation to rapid chute-side blood tests, choosing the right pregnancy-checking method depends on your labor, facilities and herd goals.
Pinpointing open cows early is more than a reproductive headcount. It’s an active management strategy to slash winter feed bills, capture seasonal market premiums and protect your margins.
The 15-year company veteran and JBS USA head is set to take the helm of the world’s largest food company.
In a shift from its planned Aug. 14 closure, JBS partners with Governor Shapiro and UFCW Local 1776 to pivot the Montgomery County facility to case-ready packaging.
After 13 years as CEO, Stan Linville will retire from U.S. Premium Beef in December 2026, handing leadership to industry veteran Jim Sellers.
Oklahoma State’s Derrell Peel breaks down how summer heat, drought and trade news are shaping the market recovery.
Understanding market risk is necessary, but managing the pathway from recognition to response is what keeps farming operations in business.
Whether answering the call as an Idaho volunteer firefighter or managing genetics for her family’s fifth-generation Kansas farm, Leah Scholz is defined by her dedication to her community and her roots.
Ranchbot Technology Holdings secures Series B funding to scale remote water tanks, pump controls and natural capital monitoring tools for beef producers.
USDA’s Richard Fordyce outlines how cattle producers can document death losses, navigate new AGI rules, and tap local market values under the Livestock Indemnity Program.
Strategic, selective treatment helps cattle operations protect herd health while ensuring deworming tools remain effective for the next generation.
Senate Ag Committee’s 10-11 farm bill vote stalls the legislation, but a bipartisan 17-6 vote on mandatory country-of-original labeling keeps mandatory beef labeling alive for a potential September revote.
In celebrating the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the beef industry highlights the crucial link between land management and sustainable consumption.