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The USDA feeder cattle report for the week ending January 31 confirmed the inventory drop showing cattle and calves nearly 2% lower than last year’s numbers.

State officials are reminding Nebraska ranchers and feedlot operators about new rules requiring them to report certain cattle illnesses shortly after they’re found.

A massive, five-year farm bill set for a floor vote in the U.S. House Wednesday contains help for South Dakota ranchers dealing with cattle losses from last October’s early-season blizzard

USDA’s January Cattle on Feed report said December placements were down 0.8% while marketings were up 1.1%.

Growing the beef cattle herd in the state of Tennessee and across the nation has taken front and center stage.

Genetic maternal traits, birthdate, mature size and a fit with the environment are all factors cattle producers need to consider when retaining replacement heifers.

A 2.5% to 3% expansion in the U.S. cowherd likely

An increasing amount of consumers want to know more about their food and are looking for local products. Beef producers have started to catch onto that trend and are seeing success in starting their own branded beef programs.

Cow-calf producers have made some money and now need to be “steeling” for what is to come, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist said.

When will the plunge in the cattle market be over?