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Economists further breakdown USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report and Cattle Inventory Report that were released on Friday. The Cattle Inventory Report showed the smallest U.S. herd in history and a smaller calf crop, plus the Cattle on Feed Report confirmed continued tightening numbers on feed.

The Midwest has been inundated with rain, heat, oppressive humidity and “corn sweat”. In fact, meteorologist Ryan Maue says the heat index hit 115°F Sunday night in Iowa — and 20°F to 25°F of that was coming from surrounding corn fields.

Written by Craig J. Louder, DVM

Jessica Sperber, UNL assistant professor and extension feedlot specialist, discusses the evolving role of university extension programs, how producers can use research and why mentorship is more than a buzzword.

Prioritize cattle surveillance and wound care

The World Mycotoxin Survey represents 10,868 samples collected and analyzed from 81 countries around the world, resulting in 53,382 analyses.

Here are three options producers can consider when weaning calves.

A Colorado lawmaker has introduced a bill seeking permanent hours-of-service exemption for livestock haulers.