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Fundamentals for fed cattle are steadily at odds so far this summer with very “green” fed cattle in the northern tier of the feeding region. Feeders are pushing show lists to take advantage of the summer high.

Sen. Chuck Grassley sees his “years-long beef with Big Cattle” soon to be settled. The policy he touts is meant to normalize packer margins, but the market’s swinging pendulum is doing that without government intrusion.

The use of antimicrobials in animals across the world has shown an overall decrease of 27% between 2016 and 2018, according to data reported to the World Organization for Animal Health.

USDA announced that additional commodities and features are now available on the free USDA Market News App, which provides producers and others along the supply chain with instant access to market information.

Dean and Jared Lerwick plan to re-open the former Packerland facility located in the Nebraska panhandle to harvest 40 head of local cattle per day.

Strong basis bids are sparking questions about the reality of corn supplies and issues in getting grain to areas of the country that need it. Analysts are watching USDA’s Grain Stocks report this week for answers.

Over 1,250 poll responses reveal the least favorite job you had as a kid likely centered around weeds and rocks.

High temps are here to stay! In preparation for upcoming heat waves, here’s a list of strategies to reduce the impact of heat stress on cattle and decrease the chances of cattle loss on your operation.

Grazing cattle generally benefit from a vitamin and mineral supplementation program, but achieving “balance” between animal requirements and vitamin or mineral supply can be a challenge.