Beef - General
The biggest impact of beef x dairy production is the blurring of the historical demarcation between beef and dairy sectors in the U.S.
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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.
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When discussing imports, it’s important to remember consumer demand is the difference maker. Consumers are the business.
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USDA released cattle on feed numbers for feedyards with more than 1,000 head totaling 11.1 million.
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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.
While I do not need the government to tell me how the cost of living has increased, the most recent data for July is now available. To be honest, I question whether the officially reported inflation figures align with what we are experiencing.
A Nebraska feedyard has found a way to keep cattle cooler during the longer, hotter days of summer.
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Western ranchers face significant challenges after wildfires blister grazing lands.
Western video sale in Nevada sold cattle from 33 states and showed strong buyer participation. Benefit auction helps ranchers affected by western wildfires.
The USDA said it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.
A team of Texas A&M AgriLife researchers is assimilating this information into an interactive, computer-based tool to identify ever-changing risks to prevent or mitigate cattle fever tick infestations.
The current animal traceability system and the ability to rapidly respond to a real disease outbreak is insufficient to protect ranchers and their livelihoods, says NCBA president Mark Eisele.
Forage conditions have improved for Texas cattle ranchers, but rebuilding the statewide herd has been slow.