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Ranchers across the Northern Plains face forage quality and quantity issues this year due to the continuing drought. Extension experts provide tips for supplementing cows to meet nutrient requirements economically.

Feeder cattle found a hot market the week following the July 4th Holiday. Fed cattle traded steady to softer.

The value of added weight gain from creep feeding usually will not cover the added feed, labor and equipment costs unless feed is exceptionally inexpensive and (or) when value of added weight gain is exceptionally high.

Three horses were shot with a small caliber firearm last week, according to TSCRA Special Ranger Wayne Goodman. A $1000 reward is offered for tips that could help solve the crime.

U.S. beef and pork exports set new value records in May, according to the latest data released by USDA. USMEF president and CEO Dan Halstrom discusses the data in this report.

Cattle trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada is part of the increasingly integrated North American market and exports and imports among the three countries consists mostly of feeder and slaughter cattle.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new Grading Dashboard, capturing current and historical quality grade and volume information for beef, lamb and veal shown in a visual format.

Use these essential tips to work with seed stock suppliers and auction markets to gain better value for production.

Good calf management adds value. This value can be captured through marketing preconditioned weaned calves or retained ownership past weaning.