Beef Cattle
Total beef production is down a scant 0.7 percent so far this year and may end the year equal to year ago levels. Despite this, wholesale and retail beef prices are higher thus far in 2024.
Economic and financial risks on the ranch go hand in hand with other risks facing the operation. Producers need to ask the questions to make sure they are adapting to present needs.
Feeding free-choice hay with a concentrate supplement has the potential to add gain to growing calves without large investment in additional equipment.
Needle size matters when using hormones during synchronization protocols for breeding cattle.
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but didn’t want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination?
Cattle producers can maximize the productivity of their farm ground while improving soil health by grazing cover crops.
With USDA’s new animal disease traceability rule going into affect in November, APHIS addresses producer questions and concerns.
Five reasons why you should attend the 2025 Top Producer Summit.
David Lalman, Ph.D., has researched cow size and feed efficiency with intent to help producers create a cowherd that is resilient and productive in the best environment and still productive in the worst of years.
Kennedy Cattle Company triples feedlot size to take advantage of strong cattle prices. Manages margins by growing more of its own feed.
Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Nebraska have all made news headlines this year in regards to cultivated meat legislation.
Parts of the Texas Panhandle, Kansas and Nebraska could get some rain as early as this weekend. Other parts of the Midwest might have some moisture relief as well by early next week.
The pace of expansion of the U.S. cow inventory will be slower than past cycles including the fact that beef production takes longer than other proteins.
The one-day event will feature expert speakers, panels, and discussions that address critical topics in the beef industry.
Explore proactive strategies now to avoid costly decisions this winter
The market took a normal seasonal downturn into September following the Labor Day weekend pushing the question of demand and the opportunity for seasonal strength in the fourth quarter to the forefront.
U.S. Meat Export Federation announces new records for volume and value for pork exports will be achieved in 2024. While not as strong, beef exports are holding their own, led by Mexico purchases.
Weekly fed cattle harvest of the latest four weeks have featured head counts larger than a year ago with an average of 496,750 per week, a 2.1% increase for the period compared to 2023.
The Beef Checkoff was started by producers and is guided by producers today. Learn more about the process and where that money goes to build beef demand.
The Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center is a $7.2-million project that is taking a new approach to research by focusing on performance, environmental issues and animal-welfare challenges in the beef industry.
Drought conditions likely to continue in Oklahoma and southern plains. Fall feeder calve run has begun.
With weaning time, most calves will be taking their first trailer ride, so consider low stress handling techniques to get them started right.
A Georgia cattlewoman recounts the devastation of the storm while also recognizing the resiliency of the people in the Southeast.
Bigger weights, more days on feed, improved quality – they’re all part of a longer-run story. None of that’s likely to change. Once productivity and quality gains occur, it’s hard to ever go back.
Register today for 32nd annual Cattlemen’s College
Insights on the economic impact and sustainability of cow-calf operations.
Doug Burgess is no stranger to battling the elements during the fall drive.
At the end of the day, your cowherd’s body condition score is an insurance policy or risk management. Now’s the time to increase that score to prepare your herd for winter weather.
The packing industry is much more complicated than a plant’s slaughter capacity alone. Capacity, economies of scale, labor, and debt are all critical to financial success.
The concept of fetal programming has been evolving in the beef industry for several decades as more research is done.