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David Lalman, Ph.D., has researched cow size and feed efficiency with intent to help producers create a cowherd that is resilient and productive in the best environment and still productive in the worst of years.

Kennedy Cattle Company triples feedlot size to take advantage of strong cattle prices. Manages margins by growing more of its own feed.

Certified Angus Beef annual conference brings producers and allied industry together.

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of a tractor-trailer containing approximately $100,000 worth of poultry products

Higher prices means the business now carries more value-at-risk than ever. Producers are encouraged to be increasingly proactive in pursuing measures to ensure that equity remains protected.

Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Nebraska have all made news headlines this year in regards to cultivated meat legislation.

Parts of the Texas Panhandle, Kansas and Nebraska could get some rain as early as this weekend. Other parts of the Midwest might have some moisture relief as well by early next week.

Beef packers saw profits increase $26 per head to a total loss of $86 per head. That puts the packer/feeder margin spread at $289 per head in favor of the feeder. Meanwhile, pork packers saw average profits of $25 per head, up $2.68 from the previous week.

As agriculture faces multiple challenges, USDA’s latest net farm income forecast is masking the reality for farmers. While livestock margins have improved for 2024, high input costs and below breakeven prices for row crops means margins could be the worst in nearly 20 years.

Who should attend? If any of these four challenges sound familiar, The DIRTT Project aims to help you and provide clarity.