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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Specialists share strategies for evaluating herd performance following weaning and pregnancy check.
Preconditioning calf health programs prepare calves for better performance as they move through the system. That improved performance is measured in lower death loss, fewer health issues and better gain.
University of Nebraska’s Aaron Berger shares investment ideas for cattle producers to ponder as they experience increased income due to the high calf market.
A comprehensive herd-health program is crucial for the management and prevention of bovine respiratory disease.
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NPPC joins other stakeholders to work with EPA to stifle burdensome wastewater decision.
Farm machinery manufacturers are releasing details on Model Year 2026 balers and hay tools that feature increased automation, data integration and enhanced designs to help cover more acres in a single day.
Most moms hate the question, “What’s for dinner?” So, when the meal load becomes heavy — as we are not only feeding our families, but also the crew helping us farm — let’s rally together.
Jan Lyons’ journey in the beef industry is a testament to strategic leadership, family commitment and innovative thinking.
Over the past decade, the number of mixed animal and food animal veterinarians has decreased by 15%. USDA’s plan encompasses five actions to support veterinarians and protect livestock across rural communities.
Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail shares tips to help producers improve cow herd fertility.
Mexico reports 53% increase in NWS cases since July.
Meat Institute CEO says this initiative can help counter confusing and misleading information about nutrition, including the role of meat and poultry in health dietary patterns.
Effective drenching relies on getting the medication in the right place, without waste.
How one Minnesota farmer is doubling down on covers and reaping the benefits.
Understanding stress and risk in production agriculture.
How one rancher is tackling hunger and reviving the local beef industry with a public-private partnership.
Economist Dave Weaber shares beef market insights to help producers navigate demand, risk and future opportunities.
University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine explains how the cattle markets reacted to the NWS news on the heels of the August cattle-on-feed report.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize the importance of clean, high-quality water in managing livestock.
Texas Tech’s Jennifer Koziol shares a comprehensive overview of strategic heifer development — focusing on selection, health, nutrition and breeding strategies.
An individual who had traveled to the U.S. from El Salvador has been confirmed with NWS.
High-starch diets could reduce dangerous bacteria in beef cattle, offering new food safety strategies.
Per capita availabiity of red meat and poultry is projected higher in 2025 and 2026.
Today’s U.S. trim supply is being impacted by fewer cows as well as heavier fed cattle carcasses with more fat.
The European Union will provide preferential market access for pork, has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. pork sanitary certificates, and intends to address other non-tariff barriers affecting agricultural trade.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
OSU’s Mark Johnson says an excellent metric to consider when purchasing bred heifers is the number of calves it takes to pay for the purchase.