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CattleFax has opened its 2025 Cow-Calf Survey for beef producers to benchmark profitability and industry trends. Participants can win one of three $700 vouchers by completing the survey by March 31.

With 86% of North American feed ingredient samples testing above the risk threshold for mycotoxins, livestock may face stacked biological stress.

Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the USDA Cattle on Feed report was providing some support. The on feed number came in at 98% of a year ago, placements were at 95% which was below trade estimates and marketings were at 87%.

The beef industry has evolved and consequently, so are the drivers to the industry’s economics.

Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the cattle market is also awaiting cash direction.

In a major decision, the Supreme Court rules President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs using national emergency laws.

2026 will be a year of beef demand shifting not disappearing.

Dr. Blake Balrog outlines practical exam findings that help determine when oral therapy is sufficient and when it’s time to move to IV fluids.

University of Arkansas’ James Mitchell explains the cost of price risk in 2026 could be no different than last fall.

Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.