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Reported national feeder cattle volumes (auction, direct and video/internet) are up 5.6% year-over-year since Labor Day, with the majority in September which contributed to the large September feedlot placements.

The debate over immigration continues to be an issue in Washington. However, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows economists are still skeptical it’s enough for Congress to act on immigration reform.

Cash cattle prices decline 3% for the week as December Live Cattle futures hit a five-month low and nearby feeder futures post seven-month low.

Although U.S. cattle inventories declined, following widespread drought, cattle feeding margins are not as wide as in the previous period of low cattle inventories. Here’s some management strategies to consider.

Capturing true value discovery of feeder cattle through genetic merit could become a watershed moment for the U.S. beef industry.

The Last Acre Act would help expand high-speed internet access across eligible farmland, ranchland and farm sites. At least 15% of farms and ranches have no access to the internet today.

While there are many factors that weigh into creating a treatment regimen, understanding the different classes of antibiotics and how they work is important to ensure your cattle are getting the best treatment response.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces progress to further competition in agriculture and level the playing field for farmers and ranchers under President Biden’s executive order on competition.