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Thanks to enhanced genetics for growth, today’s cattle are larger than those from 15-20 years ago. If you’re running the same number of cows on the same number of acres as before, you could be overstocking your pastures. Bigger cows eat more grass.

Paul Neiffer reviews the newly signed bill, and explains why he gives this bill a grade of B+ for most farmers.

Defining what methane is and how it is produced is the first step to understanding its impact on the environment.

USMEF shares May export data. While exports to China decreased steeply, Korea and Latin America and other countries increased compared to 2024.

Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle futuresare showing resilience early Monday due to better than expected cash trade. However, grains are seeing heavy selling pressure.

Environmental factors play a significant role in the foot rot transmission with increased incidences during or following wet, humid conditions.

In addition to major tax provisions, the bill enhances the current safety net, providing $66 billion in new spending for farm programs.

Chris Swift says the beef industry is in a tiger trap it can’t get out of with a wide basis spread — the cash market is trading considerably higher than the futures.