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Genetic progress by breeds and seedstock breeders has helped improve our odds of making improvements in multiple traits by raising the average in specific traits.

Higher asking prices meet resistance and feeders find security in cash/futures basis strength. A similar standoff pattern shapes up for this week.

As replacement heifer inventory increases the percentage of heifers in the fed slaughter mix declines. That decline in the recent cycle was especially sharp, dropping below 34% for three years.

Cattle feeders maintain a strong bargaining position despite a softer futures market. Feeder cattle and calves trade mostly lower.

The following are key steps to guide producers who want to establish a new stand of native grass for grazing livestock.

State officials in Tennessee cannot conduct warrantless searches of private property, a court ruled May 9.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards, both sponsored by Drovers.

Soon after the 2005 U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the sheep industry became the first American livestock industry to be outsourced, claims Bill Bullard, in a response to Drovers’ contributing editor Nevil Speer.

When you become a livestock “show mom,” rest assured you’re going to experience your fair share of teachable moments. Here are five reasons why show moms deserve a little extra celebration.

A report prepared by the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics provides insights on the future price of beef, pork and chicken cuts traditionally used for grilling.