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CattleFax see long-term growth in exports, but record prices could slow some trading partners beef purchases.

The drought has had lasting effects on farmers across the country. Here’s how three cattle producers have changed management practices to survive.

Dwindling cattle supplies cited as cause for halting production at the Plainview, Texas, facility.

Japan will ease restrictions on U.S. beef imports next month, boosting supplies to restaurants.

With rising feed costs, the cattle industry looks at shifting to a forage-based production system.

Tips to help ensure the efficacy of injectable cattle products by implementing and adhering to sound management.

Cattle producers might need to test, supplement poor-quality forages

The 2012 calf crop was estimated at 34.3 million head, down 3%from 2011,which is the smallest calf crop since the 33.7 million born during 1949.

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.2 million head on Jan. 1, 2013.

Higher grain costs are creating opportunities for beef producers to explore other feed options, says Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University.