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While even average crossbred animals are bringing a decent profit, healthy, well-grown calves are worth top dollar.

Cattle feeding margins remain near historic levels but the cost of replacements continue pushing breakevens to all-time highs. Pork producer profits hold above $50 per head.

You don’t have to be an influencer to share the story of agriculture or ranching. Beef producers and supporters can find ways to share the beef story that compliments their own skill set and lifestyle.

Hogs Bounce Off Contract Lows

From increasing difficulty in accessing households due to new telephone technologies to concerns about data privacy and time constraints from farmers, the number of farmers participating in USDA surveys is on the decline.

Cattle producers discussed top issues facing the cattle industry including risk management, taxes, and business regulation.

Reports from several feeders indicate that the 2023 spring-born calves, now being harvested, spent more days in the feedyard this year than in more typical recent years.

The company has been cutting back on meat purchases and has made efforts to return to profitability by shuttering chicken, beef and pork plants, as well as laying off corporate employees.

A review of two summer management practices for growing calves that offer great ROI relative to time and cost.

With great prices for cattle, the market is telling us to expand. The high demand we’ve been discussing is a signal for expansion, says Collin Woodall, NCBA CEO