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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Greg Peterson hit the road last week. He shares a Gold Key Certified John Deere tractor and a vintage International Harvester tractor that made his picks of the week.
With a no-nonsense approach to advocacy Cassidy Johnston bridges the gap between farm and table.
Arkansas extension livestock economist James Mitchell explains the role of the cattle cycle, the changing relationship between calf and feeder cattle prices, and the implications for basis.
Using targeted deworming to promote fecal pat degradation and limit anthelmintic resistance in an intensive rotational grazing system. Results from year one of a study evaluating macrocyclic lactones and the effects of fecal pat degradation and dung beetle populations in a commercial cow-calf operation in Iowa.
Consumers want transparency about how beef is raised. They care about the eating experience, nutrition and animal welfare, and they are increasingly interested in online shopping and diverse protein options.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
On the surface, strong livestock prices and government payments are painting a rosy picture for the farm sector. A closer look at input costs, commodity prices and interest rates says otherwise.
Cow slaughter was down by more than 17% through mid-May. If that trend continues through the rest of the year, beef cow slaughter would be at the lowest levels we have seen since 2015.
The Senate and House each have their own Committee proposals for President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. There are some key differences in each that could impact farmers and ranchers.
Technology, genetics and market signals must align to drive meaningful improvements in beef production. Meat scientist Dale Woerner says the industry needs to move from simply measuring weight to understanding the true composition and efficiency of cattle.
In a marketplace filled with competing messages and general mistrust among consumers, it is encouraging to see high levels of trust by consumers in those individuals with hands-on experience with the animals, namely the veterinarian and the producer.
One of the oldest U.S. Wagyu breeders, the Reeves family from Washington has been raising Wagyu since the 1990s.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announces plans to reopen Moore Air Base in Texas as a New World screwworm sterile fly distribution facility. Long-term production is anticipated to be 300 million sterile flies per week.
After a record performance in 2024, U.S. beef exports to Central America are reaching new heights again this year.
In one second, years of audience-building and customer relationships were lost for Chris and Kaitlyn Hofschulte, showpig breeders in Miami, Okla.
Expanding its livestock product line, FBN adds Ridley Feeds, fencing supplies, equine products and more.
Increasing carcass size, global methane research and beef on dairy were some of the key topics discussed during the 2025 BIF Symposium.
Preventing PI calves starts with strong biosecurity and smart vaccination.
Old farm trucks might be rough around the edges, but their quirks, dents and stubborn reliability make them unforgettable fixtures of life on the farm.
BIF recognizes Hammack, Paschal, Sanders, Shafer, Steffen and Taylor for their contributions to beef cattle improvement.
After a week of ICE seemingly targeting dairy farms, California produce farms and a meat packing plant in Nebraska, President Donald Trump is reportedly ordering the Department of Homeland Security to exclude farms from immigration raids.
Meat Institute’s Julie Anna Potts says President Trump has an opportunity to solve the agriculture labor crisis that has challenged farmers and ranchers for decades.
It’s not too early to start planning. In fact, Tiffany Lashmet advises Beef Improvement Federation Young Producer Conference attendees it’s time to think about an estate plan once you’re 18.
The borrower and lender relationship should be ongoing throughout the year, not just when renewing loans.
Alan Hojer shares tools to help ranch families turn tension into trust and pass the reins with purpose.
2025 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year, River Creek Farms, uses cutting-edge genetic and reproductive technologies to improve predictability, reduce risk and accelerate genetic progress within their Simmental-based herd.
Transitions of any kind are hard — but farmland might be one of the toughest, says Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies.
Association news important to cattle producers.
If both parties can come together – a farm seeker and a person that’s trying to get out of business – they can create a plan for the next generation.