Beef - General
The first case of anthrax since the 1970s has been confirmed in Wyoming cattle herds.
Beef and dairy producers throughout Idaho may soon be receiving steamflaked corn and calf grains from a newly expanded feed facility in the state.
Cover crops offer producers cattle forage, decreased hay expense, improved soils, weed suppression and increased biodiversity.
Annual five-state beef conference hosted by beef extension teams from Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
Futures markets have always been a source of consternation. The reason for angst generally falls on the speculators, but that blame is often misplaced.
Extra hands are needed during the grind and grit of harvest season.
Cattlemen and women across the country think outside the box to repurpose materials from other industries that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Who was Greg Henderson? The list is long.
Evaluating expenses and expected cash inflows during the fall can help livestock producers make better financial decisions.
Current supply metrics have boosted the value of Select carcasses as a reflection of less lean trim with lower cull cow volume. Fed cattle sector still finds highest return as carcass quality increases.
Importers learned about the attributes of U.S. beef and pork, new techniques for processing and safeguards in the industry.
The biggest impact of beef x dairy production is the blurring of the historical demarcation between beef and dairy sectors in the U.S.
Learn to manage grass for pasture health and profitability.
Just as analysts use daily reported prices to assess markets, we also rely on the government’s reporting of the state of the economy. That’s not always helpful when trying to assess the outlook for consumer demand in the face of record high beef prices.
Last week’s substantial drop in the breakeven feeding cost for feeder cattle placed on feed last week is significant to the market outlook, says John Nalivka, president of Sterling Marketing Inc., in the latest Sterling Profit Tracker.
USDA announced the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling.
Charles and Heather Maude have been indicted on separate criminal charges for theft of federal land following ‘an overzealous law enforcement pursuit,’ says Kaitlynn Glover with the Public Lands Council.
With the success of his family’s farm as his focus, Brad Greenway has worked to build a sustainable, diversified crop and livestock operation.
Topics covered in the 2024 event will include the cattle outlook, coccidiosis, and future trends in the Kansas cattle feeding industry.
Free webinar about upcoming livestock electronic tagging requirements scheduled for Oct. 1
With fall weaning and harvest upon producers, it’s also time to think about tax-planning with an accountant to avoid unforeseen tax implications.
Are you prioritizing your time on what’s best for your life and business? Or just burning daylight?
Find out how much water cattle need and what water problems cattle producers and veterinarians should watch for.
When discussing imports, it’s important to remember consumer demand is the difference maker. Consumers are the business.
Working on a succession plan for your operation? Here are a few key points to keep in mind.
USDA released cattle on feed numbers for feedyards with more than 1,000 head totaling 11.1 million.
As parents we get these glittering moments of watching our children grow and become independent. While it’s all that we hoped they would become, it still is bittersweet.
Producers should consider destocking, stockpiling supplies and reducing hay waste when extreme weather results in hay shortages.
Negotiated cash cattle retreated an average of $2.31 per cwt. The week ending Aug. 17 and profit margins dropped by $79 per head to an industry average of $167 per head, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker.
Like any management practice, multiple factors impact the return on investment seen from both creep feeding and creep grazing.