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Hogs Bounce Off Contract Lows

From increasing difficulty in accessing households due to new telephone technologies to concerns about data privacy and time constraints from farmers, the number of farmers participating in USDA surveys is on the decline.

Cattle producers discussed top issues facing the cattle industry including risk management, taxes, and business regulation.

Reports from several feeders indicate that the 2023 spring-born calves, now being harvested, spent more days in the feedyard this year than in more typical recent years.

The company has been cutting back on meat purchases and has made efforts to return to profitability by shuttering chicken, beef and pork plants, as well as laying off corporate employees.

A review of two summer management practices for growing calves that offer great ROI relative to time and cost.

With great prices for cattle, the market is telling us to expand. The high demand we’ve been discussing is a signal for expansion, says Collin Woodall, NCBA CEO

Cattle feeders report that 2023 spring-born calves, now being harvested, spent more days in the feedyard this year than in more typical recent years.

Reproduction is one of the most impacted traits by genetic x environment interactions. Body condition and metabolism are the other two most impacted traits. Research looks at the g x e decisions to make sure cattle reach their potential.

Arizona judge denies prosecutors request to leave open possibility of a new trial which he said would amount to harassment of the defendant.