Beef - General
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Monday it was suing to block Kroger’s near $25 billion purchase of rival grocer Albertsons as it would eliminate “fierce competition.”
Futures markets lend support to cash as packers looked to add inventory ahead of Cattle on Feed report.
The American Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to boost the money available to fund wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and sportsmen education programs.
Cash cattle posted solid gains this week as futures prices closed the week with four-month highs. Friday’s Cattle on Feed report met expectations with the exception of placements, which were higher than anticipated.
A panel discussion at the NCBA convention focused on new profit opportunities for livestock producers created by corporate sustainability programs.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit is set for May 8-9 in Kansas City, MO.
Rabobank forecasts market trends and economic conditions driving agriculture in Q1 2024.
Denmark’s farmers on Wednesday voiced concerns that plans to levy a carbon emission tax on farming as part of efforts to meet Denmark’s ambitious climate goals would force them to reduce production and close farms.
America’s cattlemen continue to resist any traceability policy that is not strictly voluntary. But how long will stakeholders up the chain continue to give beef a pass?
There are several techniques for introducing or reintroducing clover into pastures including no-till seeding, minimum tillage, and frost seeding.
Even with strong demand and historically high prices for calves and feeder cattle this winter, the Hereford and Hereford-influenced sale at Mitchell Livestock Marketing in South Dakota Feb. 15 was a head-turner.
Cattle grazing small grains pastures this time of year are susceptible to bloat which is influenced by environment, weather, forage growth stage and forage quality.
The annual program is committed to helping FFA chapters nationwide which use the funds in a variety of ways from helping to defray travel and event costs to funding community projects and scholarships.
Andrew Uden discusses the labor challenges that many cattle producers face and how technology can be a tool that frees up time for cattle producers.
Cattle feeding margins have improved significantly the past month, yet losses remain the norm. Beef packers continue to struggle with tight supplies and range-bound wholesale beef prices. Pork inches toward breakeven.
Similar to last year, packers have idled the harvest pace lower in an effort to keep prices in check. The strategy favors more late-week trading.
Henry C. Gardiner scholarships have been awarded to elite undergraduates since 2012. This year, 33 applicants competed for six scholarships.
The three groups reveal a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes their ongoing work to improve trade, reduce regulatory barriers and enhance information exchange within North America.
The first week in February saw 500-pound steers reach a new all-time record price in Oklahoma, supassing the mark set in November 2014.
Crop Disaster Recovery specialists help livestock producers and farmers apply for and receive federal and state disaster payments they deserve.
Noble is offering a one-time-only discount in honor of the launch of its 2024 educational series, Noble Grazing Essentials course.
With the current above average temperatures, first hollow stem in wheat pastures will likely be here earlier than is usual. So, it’s a good time to look at the benefits and costs of grazing wheat past first hollow stem.
Inflation has hit food prices especially hard, but higher prices haven’t driven consumers away from beef. Why is that? The Checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit provides some clues.
Cash cattle traded lower in all regions for the first time in more than a month, but futures prices rose Friday to the highest levels in nearly four months.
Control of the coccidiosis is based on preventing calves from being exposed to large doses of oocysts and maximizing immune function through good nutrition and minimal stress.
Neonatal calf diarrhea, or scours, is a common concern among cow-calf producers. Understanding why scours occurs is the first step in preventing the problem.
Because of health concerns, it is important to reduce the effects of mud in calving areas. The following are a few management strategies to decrease the risk of health events due to mud during calving season.
When used correctly, growth-promoting implants can increase ADG by 20% in growing cattle. With a 100-day feeding period, 48 lbs. more of liveweight could mean $40 to $50 per head more, depending on the price slide
Cattlemen need to be aware of the causes, symptom and prevention steps for anaplasmosis, a bloodborne pathogen that has shown to be more widespread than previously thought.
Bovine lameness is one of the costliest animal health issues to the beef industry and it’s also a major animal welfare concern that we can mitigate.