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Harvest picks up and packers are now finding themselves trying to bridge the gap between yearlings and calves. Smaller showlists create a challenge for packers.

March beef exports were down 8.2% from last year following an annual decrease in 2023. Meanwhile, March beef imports were up 10.6%.

Legendary cattle feeder and philanthropist Paul Engler died on May 3, 2024.

March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume and edged higher in value. Beef exports were below last March’s large volume, but export value was the highest since June 2023.

Brazil declared itself as free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination, and will request World Organization for Animal Health to recognize that status as it seeks to open more markets for its meat exports.

The outbreak of the HPAI H5N1 virus in dairy has sent cattle prices on a rollercoaster ride. The market digested both good and bad news this week, but one analyst cautions volatility will continue into summer.

Dr. Ted Schroeder, K-State Professor of Agricultural Economics, has been selected to receive the 2024 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award.

Cash markets found their footing following some positive news when HPAI testing of ground beef found no sign of the virus. Futures turned positive and cash cattle traded higher for the second consecutive week.

2024 ESAP Winner G Bar C Ranch is opening the ranch gate to help others build resilience and ensure their Texas cattle legacy.