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As trade negotiations continue with China and Mexico, USMEF’s Dan Halstrom and Illinois pig farmer Chad Leman share their perspectives on what’s ahead for pork and beef producers.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, fielding questions on everything from USDA’s bold budget cuts and frozen funding to the fate of the nearly $21 billion in disaster aid.

Does castrating bulls pencil out? Research shows discounts for bulls sold in feeder calf markets. Oklahoma data indicates bulls are consistently discounted relative to steers when comparing cattle of similar weight, quality, breed and other physical and management attributes.

Check out the Sterling Marketing’s Profit Tracker ending the week of May 3.

The forecast for May is pointing to a rapid warm up with rains across the drought-stricken Plains, but there’s a drier forecast for the heart of the Corn Belt. One meteorologist is concerned about the amount of dryness entering the picture.

Many show animal feeds exist. As an exhibitor, it’s critical to make informed decisions on how to choose the right feed as you feed for your endpoint. Here are four things to look for on your show animal feed.

Losses range between $15 and $88 per head, conservatively, a result of reduced herd productivity, health and reproductive efficiency.

Improvements in genetics, management practices and technology are working together to produce higher fed cattle weights and increased carcass quality.

The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.