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Two new economic analyses of the U.S. cattle markets suggest Congress “must do more” to implement reforms, says R-CALF USA. University economists note neither study has passed peer-review.

Prices on the South Plains remain locked in a price rut as packers appear to have plenty of inventory. Corn Belt prices remain premium to other regions.

Regarding those cash mandates, now we have NCBA and Farm Bureau saying don’t do it. Don’t need it. And R-CALF apparently saying they won’t settle for such weak tea.

Commodity prices won’t grow less volatile over the next several months. So, what’s a potential game plan for locking in feed prices? Friday’s market action may be one example of what producers can do to manage risk.

When choosing replacement heifers for the cowherd, there are several considerations to keep in mind. OSU’s Mark Johnson describes some important qualities to help with selection.

Raising cattle to qualify for the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand requires a black hided animal and meeting 10 carcass specifications.

Zoetis has introduced an expanded precision animal health portfolio, including Performance Ranch™, new cow-calf management software, and BLOCKYARD™, innovative blockchain technology.

Jury deadlocks over price-fixing, bid-rigging allegations by poultry executives. Prosecutors suggest a third trial but the U.S. District judge wants a explanation from the head of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division first.

The Public Lands Council and NCBA denounced the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed decision on the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) request to graze bison on seven grazing allotments in Montana.