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Today’s livestock headlines and expert perspectives serving cattle producers, processors, nutritionists and the greater livestock industry.
Mexico has until April 30 to follow protocol to stop the spread of the pest and eliminate current restrictions slowing eradication.
Cattle producers have been successful applying selection pressure to maintain calving ease while improving the additive genetic merit for weaning and yearling weight performance.
Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed new light on how an expanding and protected gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses.
Drew Lerner, founder of World Weather, Inc., says the summer of 1968 had some strong patterns, including a wetter bias in the western and north-central U.S., but drier in most of the Atlantic Coast states and parts of the eastern and southern Midwest.
“In today’s economy, the ability to farm often depends on the ability to commute,” says Daniel Munch, economist at American Farm Bureau Federation.
Oklahoma State University multidisciplinary scientists are teaming up to research how cover crops can improve the environmental impacts of cattle foraging.
Livestock producers say thanks to veterinarians for being valued members of their team.
“I have seen minimal problems with scours and pneumonia. I think this set of calves moving to grass is as good as I’ve seen when I look back over the last 10 years,” says one Iowa veterinarian.
As history has shown, more farmers hit the auction circuit during a down cycle in the farm economy. See what equipment is drawing strong prices.
Importers from Japan toured ranches, feedyards and processing facilities in Idaho and Kansas to learn more about the industry.
The move could improve the outlook for beef exports to China, which has upped its spending on Australian beef during the past two months.
Farmshare helps connect producers more directly with end buyers in the market by way of independent processing facilities.
The original proposal would have resulted in millions of dollars of fees per vessel, thus lowering commodity prices. The revisions, however, have some key exemptions that are net positive for U.S. agriculture.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists share these tips for grazing after a wildfire.
It’s important to plan ahead for if pasture conditions deteriorate to the point of having to supplement or feed pairs in confinement.
Neogen CEO expects Kersia’s prioritization of investment and growth in the biosecurity market will benefit the business and provide sharpened strategic focus to maximize its potential for continued growth.
A new report from Bloomberg Law shows family farm bankruptcies had already increased by 55% last year compared to 2023, and to start 2025, the number of bankruptcies is already exceeding the same time last year.
Feeding dairy-beef cross steers a low-starch, forage-based diet early in life may be the secret to fewer liver abscesses, healthier rumens, and heavier carcasses without sacrificing performance.
The administration created a “top 10 list” that includes the fishing industry, agricultural land deforestation in Brazil that impacts beef and soy production and Mexican avocados produced on illegally deforested lands.
USMEF submitted comments to address higher shipping fees and possible port reductions that would affect the red meat industry.
Attorney Robert Moore shares tips regarding long-term care and strategies to make sure farmers and ranchers don’t lose the farm when faced with associated costs.
“Sizzling Discoveries” readers series provides middle- and high-school students an opportunity to uncover the connections between beef production and sustainability in a fun and classroom-friendly format.
The Beef Improvement Federation Symposium offers an opportunity for ranchers to brush up on industry challenges, peek into future trends and network with some of the industry’s brightest minds June 10-13 in Amarillo.
Consumers are staying true to their core values and buying products they feel good about. However, animal ag needs to stay alert as there has been an uptick in direct actions from animal rights groups.
Home Plate BBQ is switching to Australian beef. Restaurant operator says it’s ‘just as good.’
Beef producers will gain education in forage management, cattle health and heifer development amid challenges.
Ocean shipping transports about 80% of global trade — from coal and corn to bananas and cement. The revisions tackle major concerns from the global maritime industry that feared virtually every cargo carrier could face steep, stacking fees.
“We’re only 15 days into this. It feels like a year, right?” says Matt Clark, senior rural economy analyst. “I catch myself feeling very overwhelmed by the news flow, a lot has happened in 15 days.”
K-State Entomologist Cassandra Olds shares strategies for good fly control.
Researcher uses pig and bovine reproduction to understand male fertility challenges.