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“Perhaps we should better understand a few of the sponsoring and participating voices” involved in this week’s rally of independent cattlemen.

It is disconcerting to watch as a few become disruptive at a time when the beef industry is realizing very positive progress in moving to satisfy the most important aspect of any business – the customer.

The vaccine is made of small synthetic protein shells, called ‘virus like particles’ (VLPs), which mimic the FMDV outer shell and so stimulate an immune response.

Despite a double indictment filed against him for a bogus cattle deal in Texas last year, a Colorado man continued a Ponzi scheme that caused investors to lose millions.

While many cattlemen were surprised and frustrated with market reactions after the fire, Derrell Peel says the type and duration of price behavior are exactly what is predicted by market economics.

R-CALF USA has filed suit to prevent USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) from implementing a plan to mandate the use of RFID tags.

The upward trend in cash cattle could continue through the holiday rib demand, with Choice product being in short supply.

“When ranchers and cattle feeders read the day’s news and reports, there needs to be a positive dialogue. We ought not squander the opportunity.”

Cull cows represent about 20% of the gross income in commercial cow calf operations. Understanding the major factors impacting cull cow prices is important to your bottom line.

Wes Shoemyer, a Missouri farmer and speaker at last week’s “Rally to Stop The Stealin’” in Omaha, responds to critics of the #FairCattleMarkets movement.