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UK Officials Rule Out Suspected Case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
UK Officials Rule Out Suspected Case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

British officials on Friday ruled out a suspected case of foot and mouth disease in the rural eastern English county of Norfolk.

Northern Cash Cattle Higher, COF Placements 2.1% Lower
Northern Cash Cattle Higher, COF Placements 2.1% Lower

Prices in the North continued to trade premium to the South while wholesale beef prices inched lower for the week. USDA's cattle on feed report looks positive for next week's markets.

Here’s Why You Need to Find Time for A Nap During the Busy Season
Here’s Why You Need to Find Time for A Nap During the Busy Season

UNL researchers found that planting, harvest and calving season shave off 28 minutes of a farmer’s sleep each night, while fewer than 7.5 hours increases their risk of injury by 61%.

Cattle Raisers Disappointed by Texas Supreme Court High-Speed Rail Decision
Cattle Raisers Disappointed by Texas Supreme Court High-Speed Rail Decision

The Texas Supreme Court rules that Texas Central may use the power of eminent domain to acquire property for their proposed high-speed rail line from Dallas to Houston.

Strategies to Keep Grass Growing and Cattle Gaining
Strategies to Keep Grass Growing and Cattle Gaining

Weed infestations can diminish the nutritional value of pastures, forage availability and stocking rates.

White House, 26 Attorneys General Urge SCOTUS to Overturn Prop 12
White House, 26 Attorneys General Urge SCOTUS to Overturn Prop 12

The U.S. Solicitor General and the attorneys general from 26 states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that upheld California’s novel Proposition 12.

Corn, Soybeans and Wheat Prices Plummet Thursday, Weather is Only Part of the Reason Why
Corn, Soybeans and Wheat Prices Plummet Thursday, Weather is Only Part of the Reason Why

Last week, hot and dry weather fueled commodity markets. This week, the change in the weather forecast, as well as growing concerns about a recession, spurred market speculators to sell.

Stolen Double Ear-Notched Calves Sold, Texas Man Indicted on Two Counts
Stolen Double Ear-Notched Calves Sold, Texas Man Indicted on Two Counts

Distinguishable calves sold by suspicious seller results in two Theft of Livestock charges for Texas man.

Keep the Long-Term in Mind with Every Genetic Decision
Keep the Long-Term in Mind with Every Genetic Decision

Genetics are cumulative, with long-lasting impacts in both positive and negative ways, says Red Angus Assn. CEO Tom Brink. The stronger the cowherd, genetically speaking, the greater the payback for many years to come.

Texas Hay Season Looks Bleak
Texas Hay Season Looks Bleak

Grasses and crop growth are stunted in Texas under abnormally dry conditions, and damages begin to show as moderate drought sets in. Extremely high temperatures are exacerbating the moisture deficit for pasture grasses.

Cattle Market Reform Bills Advance in Senate
Cattle Market Reform Bills Advance in Senate

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced two bills aimed at making cattle markets more transparent and competitive, with Sen. Chuck Grassley declaring his "years-long beef with Big Cattle" close to being settled.

Will a Fuel Boycott Lead to Decreased Prices at the Pump?
Will a Fuel Boycott Lead to Decreased Prices at the Pump?

As consumers plan to refrain from buying fuel over the Independence Day weekend, what is the likelihood of seeing an impact on prices?

U.S. Feeder Cattle Exports Significantly Influenced by Demand for Proven Genetics
U.S. Feeder Cattle Exports Significantly Influenced by Demand for Proven Genetics

Tony Clayton explains the opportunities for feeder cattle exports driven by genetic demands.

The Beef Expert Network: How the Beef Checkoff Uses Influencer Marketing to Drive Demand
The Beef Expert Network: How the Beef Checkoff Uses Influencer Marketing to Drive Demand

CBB Co-Chair of the Domestic Marketing Committee discusses how and why the Beef Checkoff uses influencer marketing and social media to drive beef demand.

Most People Think They Eat Healthier Than They Do
Most People Think They Eat Healthier Than They Do

You are what you "think" you eat. A new study says that may not be a good thing for most Americans.

NCBA Rejects Harmful Cattle Market Mandate Bills
NCBA Rejects Harmful Cattle Market Mandate Bills

The Cattle Price Transparency Act of 2022 would subject every cattle producer in the country to a business-altering government mandate, says NCBA.

John Phipps: Remarkable Mix of Conditions Have Now Created Rare Opportunity to Lease Equipment
John Phipps: Remarkable Mix of Conditions Have Now Created Rare Opportunity to Lease Equipment

What advantages or disadvantages are there to leasing farm equipment? John Phipps walks through the many pertinent factors to making this decision, including current red-hot used equipment values and interest rates.

Kellogg's Faux Meat Spin-Off Faces 'Tough Environment'
Kellogg's Faux Meat Spin-Off Faces 'Tough Environment'

Kellogg Co's plan to spin off and potentially sell its profitable MorningStar Farms vegetarian patties and plant-based meat business could shake up the frozen aisle in grocery stores.

Biden to Call on Congress to Suspend Gas and Diesel Tax This Summer
Biden to Call on Congress to Suspend Gas and Diesel Tax This Summer

The move is contingent on legislative action, which would temporarily lift the 18.3 cents tax per gallon on gasoline and 24 cents tax per gallon on diesel during the summer months.

44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy: Application Now Open
44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy: Application Now Open

“This world-class program has totally changed my way of thinking,” says Amanda Faver, New Mexico cattle owner and former IBCA participant. The IBCA 2022-2023 application process is now open through Aug. 13.

How Social Media Sensation NY Farm Girls Defied Odds to Expose the Truth About Farming
How Social Media Sensation NY Farm Girls Defied Odds to Expose the Truth About Farming

The NY Farm Girls have become a social media sensation. With nearly 645,000 followers on TikTok, the three sisters share the truth about dairy farming, even when faced with negativity that can sprout on social media.

Kansas Works To Assist Feedyards After Heat Losses
Kansas Works To Assist Feedyards After Heat Losses

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says her administration is working to help Kansas cattle feeders who experienced death losses due to the mid-June heat wave.

Senate Panel to Vote on Cattle Market Bills
Senate Panel to Vote on Cattle Market Bills

The Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to vote on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act this week. 

Fact Check: Death of Kansas Cattle in June 2022 Caused by Extreme Temperatures, Officials and Industry Say
Fact Check: Death of Kansas Cattle in June 2022 Caused by Extreme Temperatures, Officials and Industry Say

This controversial, heat stress event has led to questions and conspiracy theories about the cattle industry. Reuters debunks the fallacies about cattle fatalities in Kansas from June 11-12.

Managing Heat Stress in Cow-Calf Operations
Managing Heat Stress in Cow-Calf Operations

Compared to other animals, cattle can’t dissipate their heat load very effectively. Cattle do not sweat effectively and rely on respiration to cool themselves.

Red Meat Tariffs Off the Hook as Food Prices Soar
Red Meat Tariffs Off the Hook as Food Prices Soar

As consumers see increased prices at the store in many counties across the globe, decreasing import tariffs has helped make food more affordable and increase opportunities for exporting markets.

Priority At the Port: Industry Praises the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Approval
Priority At the Port: Industry Praises the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Approval

Addressing shipping inefficiencies and challenges at the ports, passed legislation receives positive reassurance from the industry.

Peel: Beef Prices Supported by Other Proteins
Peel: Beef Prices Supported by Other Proteins

Despite higher prices for most all products and record gasoline prices, domestic beef demand appears to be holding quite strong thus far. 

Senate Ag Panel Expected to Vote Wednesday on Controversial Cattle and Meat Measures
Senate Ag Panel Expected to Vote Wednesday on Controversial Cattle and Meat Measures

The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act are both expected to get votes ad approval from the Senate Ag Committee this week, despite expected Republican opposition.

It's Been One Year Since Farmers and a 3-Year Old Remarkably Rescued A Father, Son Trapped in a Well
It's Been One Year Since Farmers and a 3-Year Old Remarkably Rescued A Father, Son Trapped in a Well

One year ago, we shared a story about a father and son trapped after falling 70 feet into a well, and how their 3-year-old brother and farmers rescued them. The family shared their story to make others "well aware." 

Hulett: Higher Market Continues
Hulett: Higher Market Continues

Packers in the Northern region remain short on cattle which helped boost the price for a second consecutive week.

Rare June Rally Pushes Cash Cattle to New 2022 High
Rare June Rally Pushes Cash Cattle to New 2022 High

Active cash cattle trade in the northern feeding region led to a $4 to $5 rally this week even as an early season heat wave gripped the plains states.

Could the High Heat Cause Corn Prices to Repeat 1988 and 2012 Levels?
Could the High Heat Cause Corn Prices to Repeat 1988 and 2012 Levels?

Heat seemed to be the focus of the markets this week. Two veteran market analysts say if this heat continues, and drought becomes an even larger concern, commodities could see a violent run-up in prices.

Epperly Wins 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
Epperly Wins 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

Will Epperly, Dunlap, Iowa, was named the 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion at the 58th annual competition held at Shipshewana Auction & Trading Place, Shipshewana, Ind.

Cattle Industry Fights Controversial SEC Climate Rule
Cattle Industry Fights Controversial SEC Climate Rule

While the proposed rule is aimed at public companies, mandating the disclosure of scope 3 emissions would place a burden on cattle producers who supply beef to public entities.

John Phipps: A Tribute to the Cowboy Poet and Legend Baxter Black
John Phipps: A Tribute to the Cowboy Poet and Legend Baxter Black

Baxter Black was a familiar face on U.S. Farm Report. After joining the show as a regular commentator in 2009, his humor and poetry quickly drew interest from the audience as he became a fan favorite on the show. 

Red Meat Exports Deliver Value Back to Corn and Soybean Producers, Says Study
Red Meat Exports Deliver Value Back to Corn and Soybean Producers, Says Study

Record-level red meat exports of $18.7 billion in 2021 had a major impact on the corn and soybean industries, according to an independent study by the Juday Group for the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

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Did High Heat And Humidity Really Cause Cattle Deaths In Kansas? The Latest Look at Potential Losses

Feedyards battled through the intense conditions to keep their cattle safe this week. The heat and humidity proved devastating, and estimates point to western Kansas feedlots seeing losses of 100 to 500 head per day.

Savell Receives American Meat Science Association Award
Savell Receives American Meat Science Association Award

Jeffrey Savell, Ph.D., has been named the 2022 American Meat Science Association R.C. Pollock Award honoree.

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Cattle Fly Control Options: A Comprehensive Explanation

Fly season is upon us! With three major fly types, it's important to approach fly control with a variety of strategies for optimal control.

High Temperatures Take a Toll on Fed Cattle. DVM Weighs In
High Temperatures Take a Toll on Fed Cattle. DVM Weighs In

A heat index crisis hit in southwest Kansas on June 11. Cattle were lost. Dr. Tera Barnhardt, DVM, MS, shared what happened to educate people and counter misinformation. Our condolences to those affected by the tragedy.

Iowa Triumphs 2022 Burger Battle
Iowa Triumphs 2022 Burger Battle

Where is the home of the best burger? Voting closed June 13 and with a total of 2,953 votes, the winner of this epic battle is...

Helping Cattle Cope with Summer Heat
Helping Cattle Cope with Summer Heat

After seeing the devastation of a major heat stress event, consider these strategies to help mitigate heat stress issues in the herd.

Nichols to Receive Don L. Good Impact Award
Nichols to Receive Don L. Good Impact Award

Dr. Dave Nichols, Kansas State University Animal Sciences & Industry professor emeritus, has been selected to receive the 2022 Don L. Good Impact Award. 

Europe Cattle Flies
Got Flies?

With recent rains, humidity and warmer temperatures an ideal breeding ground for annoying pests that rob profit potential from beef operations.

CAB Insider: Prime Premium Reflection
CAB Insider: Prime Premium Reflection

Consumer concerns with inflation are quite real and retail beef values closed out the first quarter 15% higher than last year. Even so, the end user beef market has gained a widening appreciation for Prime beef.

Managing Early Weaned Calves
Managing Early Weaned Calves

Feeding, management and marketing needs to be evaluated prior to weaning so the best options and management practices are selected.

Managing Early Weaned Calves
Managing Early Weaned Calves

Feeding, management and marketing needs to be evaluated prior to weaning so the best options and management practices are selected.

Cattle Losses Reported Due to Heat Stress
Cattle Losses Reported Due to Heat Stress

With the extreme heat in cattle feeding areas there have been reports of death losses.

Effective Strategies to Control Internal Parasites
Effective Strategies to Control Internal Parasites

Research has shown weaning weights can be increased by over 30 pounds and pregnancy rates by over 10% by deworming cows in the spring and again in mid-summer.