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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Evaluating the factors that help producers make decisions that have significant impact on a cow-calf operation’s bottom line.
This holiday weekend fire up the grills and enjoy America’s favorite protein — beef.
The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.
According to Kansas cow-calf producer and feeder, Sam Hands and his daughter, Marisa, genetic selection and data management are crucial to managing the antagonisms in today’s beef industry.
K-State collaboration results in cattle stress relief product that could increase reproduction rates.
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef launches research road map to advance sustainability across the beef value chain.
Ian Wheal, co-founder of Breedr, says the beef industry’s future lies in collaboration, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. By connecting different stages of production, from seedstock to packers, producers can create more efficient, transparent and profitable supply chains.
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Springtime is often when calves get their first vaccinations. It’s also their first exposure to high endotoxin loads.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
Following a New World screwworm assessment by USDA staff in Mexico and ongoing conversations between Secretary Rollins and the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture, USDA will start reopening the ports for cattle, bison and equine.
University of Kentucky livestock specialist says cow herd expansion is not the only way to capitalize on a strong calf market.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
New facility reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest.
Workers at Tyson’s Amarillo beef processing plant want a fair contract demanding better wages and improved benefits.
Beef producers are urging Congress to vote yes on Big Beautiful Bill to deliver tax relief and help farmers and ranchers stay in business for generations to come.
This ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife shares that the difference between an accident and a tragedy is truly milliseconds.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
The groups are urging the administration to “formally include farmers, ranchers and food producers in a collaborative stakeholder process.” An action report — a follow-up to the MAHA report released in May — is due by August 12.
Study finds rotating ionophores could lead to additional gain.
Work with your local veterinarian to evaluate your herd’s deworming program to identify potential areas of improvement.
The blazing summer temperatures are an urgent reminder to farmers and ranchers who work outside to to pay attention to their bodies and do everything they can to protect themselves from heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
As a beef producer, you can’t control the heat. But you can consider these tips to help cattle stay comfortable during times of potential heat stress.
What started as a grassroots effort to reduce injection-site lesions in beef has evolved into one of the most comprehensive training programs in the cattle industry.
Mastering communication in high-pressure situations is a blend of clarity, effective listening and emotional intelligence.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the administration plans to announce some updates soon to make the guestworker program more efficient and easier to use.
Nick Jorgensen breaks down how genomics testing helps cattle producers select better heifers, manage risk, reduce bull failures and sort feeders before they leave the ranch.
Are you measuring the impact of your current calf management decisions? And assessing the potential added value of implementing management practices that you currently don’t employ?
On a more hopeful note, some industry analysts believe the number has reached its peak and will start to move down this summer. Certainly, some trade deals that would open markets for U.S. ag products would help.