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“Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review” chronicles U.S. beef history, outlines industry challenges and offers future goals.
Sorting adds value to cattle feeders before selling to packers.
Good grass hay goes a long way, but keep in mind that nutrition is more than energy and protein.
Live cattle prices are not keeping pace with input costs and until that changes, the opportunities to lock in profits become less.
Proposal would mandate what some in industry already do
The U.S.-Colombia agreement represents U.S. agricultural export gains of more than $815 million per year at full implementation.
I’ve always thought of export markets as important to byproducts—the stuff you and I won’t eat. But if this economy doesn’t improve, or corn prices don’t come down, we may have to start thinking of the loin as a byproduct—not something Americans won’t eat so much as something they can’t afford to eat.
Here are four of the top ways feeders can strike a balance between grade and gain, implant and marbling levels.
Temple Grandin discusses how she reshaped livestock handling practices and helped the beef industry embrace animal welfare practices.
By planning ahead, you can help limit risk in your operation.
No improvement for breakevens on cattle entering the feedyard last week.
USDA’s Cold Storage Report is getting a negative read.
Until weakness in the live cattle trade or boxed beef price is apparent, the healthy feeder market should continue.
Bull selection has a long-term impact on the cattle herd, so it pays to do your homework.
In this I Am Angus segment, Dr. Bernie Rollin talks about the ancient contract between people and the animals they care for.
High corn and ration prices are forcing cattle feeders to be extremely selective in their purchases.
With expected higher prices for inputs, have a plan to get the most out of your fertilizer dollars for pastures.
January exports of U.S. pork and beef were well above year-ago levels.
Beef herd owners can cut winter feed costs this winter by not feeding unproductive cows.
Keeping cows in adequate body condition is key in maintaining breed-back times.
Breakeven projections show cattle feeders are only able to lock in negative margins right now.
Prices make a big difference in a grower’s profitability. So what is the best way for a grower to deal with price volatility?
During a House Agriculture Committee hearing Friday, two committee members questioned Secretary Tom Vilsack about a timeline for completion of an economic analysis.
Calving problems are a concern fro many cow-calf producers.
Following the Eastern Livestock failure, state legislators look at ways to offer farmers more protection when selling livestock.
The amendment would block funds from being used by EPA to modify the national primary ambient air quality standard.
Beef stocks could reach a near-record low of 400 million pounds this winter.
Policy resolutions approved include policy on immigration, food safety, marketing, cattle health, and federal lands.