Beef - General
The summer slump has cut average industry cattle feeding margins by a third yet profits remain historically large. Pork margins also retreat from recent highs.
U.S. Attorney’s office accused defendant of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were seeking to buy hay to feed their cattle during drought in 2021.
The CyberStrike debacle that grounded planes and shuttered various operating systems likely contributed to the stumbling futures market that incited early week cattle trades.
Fed cattle traded lower for the second consecutive week as mid-summer beef demand softens. Friday’s Cattle on Feed report was mostly as expected.
The typical elements – ample forage and soaring prices – are in place to encourage herd rebuilding. But this cattle cycle is anything but typical.
A University of Kentucky research study will focus on how 5-HTP influences feed intake, vasoconstriction and gut health.
The global ag company issues significant grant to Colorado State University to advance study of feeding practices that can help reduce greenhouse gasses.
Sign-ups are now open for the 2024 College Aggies Online Scholarship Program Last year, $20,000 in scholarships were awarded.
Andrew Uden has traveled all over the world to learn about the beef industry in various countries and compare them to what the cattle producers in the United States have built.
Utilizing genetic selection to reduce the environmental impact of cattle.
The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land.
The K-State Meat Demand Monitor evaluates how consumers prepare beef steaks, pork chops and chicken breasts.
Softer prices were the norm following the holiday and cattle feeding margins declined 18% on a $2 per cwt. fed cattle retreat.
Despite shifting sentiment on immigration, demographic trends will necessitate a moderate path on immigration.
The Biden-Harris Administration invests $110 Million through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) and the Local Meat Capacity (Local MCap) Grant Program.
With drought becoming more frequent and more severe, we are seeing trends in how it affects cattle numbers.
With light trade the norm for weeks, packers pushed for inventory, unusual behavior for a packer when the market is working lower.
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Beef demand usually slows between the July 4 and Labor Day holidays as both summer grilling and high-end restaurant traffic slows in the heat of the summer.
Cattle can adapt to virtual fencing similarly as they do to traditional fencing options.
You don’t have to be an influencer to share the story of agriculture or ranching. Beef producers and supporters can find ways to share the beef story that compliments their own skill set and lifestyle.
Cattle producers discussed top issues facing the cattle industry including risk management, taxes, and business regulation.
Reports from several feeders indicate that the 2023 spring-born calves, now being harvested, spent more days in the feedyard this year than in more typical recent years.
The company has been cutting back on meat purchases and has made efforts to return to profitability by shuttering chicken, beef and pork plants, as well as laying off corporate employees.
A review of two summer management practices for growing calves that offer great ROI relative to time and cost.
With great prices for cattle, the market is telling us to expand. The high demand we’ve been discussing is a signal for expansion, says Collin Woodall, NCBA CEO
Cattle feeders report that 2023 spring-born calves, now being harvested, spent more days in the feedyard this year than in more typical recent years.
Reproduction is one of the most impacted traits by genetic x environment interactions. Body condition and metabolism are the other two most impacted traits. Research looks at the g x e decisions to make sure cattle reach their potential.
An economic analysts finds each dollar invested in Beef Checkoff demand-driving activities over the past five years positively impacted domestic demand and U.S. beef exports.
Exports of U.S. beef and pork continue strong despite headwinds in select foreign markets.
“Reputation cattle” is a term you’ll hear often when cattle prices are discussed. What is “reputation” in the cattle market? How do you build it? And what is it worth?