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At a time when beef packing plants are in the red, Cargill stays committed to the beef industry, investing in plant technology and efficiency.

According to the latest USDA data released from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, beef exports to China dropped 70% in April and pork exports fell 35%. With trade talks ongoing, there is optimism for the remainder of the year.

Whether it’s pork, beef or chicken, consumers can’t seem to eat enough protein. That’s fueling robust demand and prices for livestock producers.

Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle futures gapped higher on the opening Friday and made all-time highs once again. Futures are still chasing record cash.

Identifying the misunderstandings of parasite control.

Producers should consider several factors to determine if creep feeding benefits them and evaluate based on the market each year.

CattleFax recently shared the results of its 2024 cow-calf survey representing more than 350,000 cows.

In addition to the improvement of feed efficiency, ionophores have a derived benefit of preventing and controlling digestive disorders such as acidosis and bloat.