Beef - General
The first wolves were released in a voter-approved reintroduction project that sharpened the ideological divide between Colorado’s rural and urban residents.
Nebraska rancher and cattle feeder Norm Timmerman passed away December 18, 2023.
Animal Agriculture Alliance releases reports from 2023 animal rights conferences. Food chain urged to prepare for activism in 2024 including “open rescue,” legislative campaigns and pressure to drop meat from menus.
The shift to tighter fed cattle supplies and smaller slaughter head counts pushed year to date (YTD) fed cattle prices up 22% on average for the year.
Mark and Patty Goes, Odell, Nebraska, were inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame during the 53rd Annual AGA National Convention.
New research at Oklahoma State University is adding to our understanding of stocker cattle nutrition programs and its affect on finishing performance.
With limited options to address the disease, pharmaceutical stewardship must be considered when using antimicrobials in the treatment and control of anaplasmosis to maintain long term effectiveness of these products.
Certified Angus Beef and Sysco join forces to support farmers and ranchers, the beef community as a whole.
Two unique sessions during CattleCon24 in Orlando, Florida, provide opportunities to share ideas and continue conversations about the importance of continuous improvement.
Both dynamic and resilient, the animal protein sector is likely heading into another challenging year. However, it’s important to identify potential opportunities that could help your operation survive or even thrive.
The pool of bred beef heifers is likely to remain low going into 2024, keeping the prospects of beef cow herd growth minimal in the coming year.
Increased packer margins in recent weeks has encouraged a quicker chain speed. That speed likely will not be supported through the end of the year with two Holiday shortened weeks.
Activists will intensify their calls to end grazing and beef production over the next several years as climate change and carbon emissions become the priority as opposed to just protecting the environment.
Agridime LLC, is facing allegations of orchestrating a cattle Ponzi scheme involving $191 million in investor funds and undisclosed sales commissions.
Futures markets posted solid gains for the week, but cattle feeders continued to lose marketing leverage as cash prices declined a sixth consecutive week.
Beef cross calves are currently generating healthy profits for dairies. They also are a welcome addition to the beef supply chain, according to Dr. Zeb Gray, Beef Technical Feedlot Specialist with Diamond V.
The best day of his judging career, only four points shy of a 50-year-old record, will be how John Reaves of Spring, Texas, remembers being named high individual at the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest.
The latest ideas in cutting-edge technology for agribusiness will be featured at a Feb. 13 Forum in Kansas City. Here’s more information about who will be there.
Proper timing, product dosage and application are key for combating lice and keeping cattle productive.
The House of Representatives passed the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act on Tuesday. It will help fight illicit use of the product in humans while preserving access to the drug for animals.
Undesirable weeds in pastures and hayfields can significantly impact the quantity and lifespan of preferred forage plants. Producers should consider several aspects of weed management to mitigate the effects of weeds.
Areas on the ranch lacking vegetation or poor productivity? Now’s the time to strategically designate these spots for hay feeding to enrich the soil with essential nutrients.
New selection traits are being developed to reduce maintenance energy requirements, increase feed efficiency and decrease methane emissions.
Taking the road less traveled, this Wyoming rancher finds reward in running a cattle operation rooted in history, regenerative practices and relationships with the community.
LRPs and options are essential risk management tools, but coffee shop talk suggests LRPs are driving the cash market lower. Let’s examine the data to keep the discussion measured and objective.
Communication is key, but what does good communication look like between cattle producers and their ag lenders? Mark Sand shares the key components of building a strong relationship.
Gary Vermeer, the founder of Vermeer Corporation, has been inducted into the inaugural Farm Equipment’s Shortline Legends Hall of Fame.
Ducks Unlimited and ABS Global further the program’s capabilities to support ranchers in enacting climate-smart change with technical assistance and genetic innovation.
Another round of falling futures produced another round of lower cash bids. Cattle feeders now offer their smallest showlists of the year.
Leaders from the beef cattle, aquaculture and human health and fertility fields discuss genetic advancements.