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Despite declines in both cash and futures prices, cattle feeders continue to believe cattle markets show signs of optimism.

Some cow calf producers in the Midwest and Southwest are going into winter with very limited hay supplies and standing forage. While there are alternatives, many are often expensive.

Long term financial success for the beef industry will require fostering market approaches that are consistent with the future direction of the industry, says John Nalivka who supports a CME Beef Cutout contract.

Pawhuska, Oklahoma, rancher and businessman Frederick Drummond has passed away at the age of 89. Drummond served as owner and operator on the Drummond Ranch as well as being an independent oil producer.

Cattle feeders found softer prices and weaker packer demand as last week progressed, driven in part by declines in CME futures prices.

Estimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing forage intake must be estimated in order to make the calculations.

The Cherokee, Osage and Creek nations are planning to open separate meat processing plants in Oklahoma in early 2021.

Learn how heifers that make the grade are one step closer to being on track to successfully enter the cow herd.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if you’re falling behind, Miranda Reiman has some encouragement in this month’s Black Ink, a monthly column provided by the Certified Angus Beef program.

Alta Seeds introduces EMPYR™ Premier Forages, a complete line of forage sorghum, sudangrass and sorghum-sudan hybrids.