Beef - General
In any nutritional program it is imperative to determine the objective of why we are feeding or supplementing. After defining our goal, we can minimize input costs and maximize our profit potential.
A coalition of 32 producers from across the industry will begin work to help accelerate the use of genetic information in feeder cattle marketing.
The 2023 U.S. CattleTrace Symposium, to be held November 14-15 at the American Royal Center in Kansas City, MO., will explore innovative solutions for rapid response during animal disease events.
Prices across the entire beef complex have reached record levels. Demand remains the key variable, and now may be the time to measure demand through the value of the various cuts of the carcass.
With cattle prices strong, serious inventory issues continue as the USDA is set to release the newest cattle on feed report on Oct. 20. Here’s what experts are saying about the upcoming report and herd expansion.
Checkoff deniers would have you believe per capita consumption data indicate demand is in decline. That claim was debunked 25 years ago.
More than 1.2 billion pounds sold, the third highest sales year for the brand.
Cattle feeding margins improved modestly last week after cash bids rallied nearly $2 higher. Pork producer margins remain in red.
“We most abolish animal ag to prevent the next pandemic.” While animal rights supporters make up a small percentage, they are loud and can mislead consumers with messages like this. Here’s the 2023 activist roundup.
Three primary methods of pregnancy checking cows are available for beef producers. Those who choose not to evaluate pregnancy status are leaving money of the table.
Small things make a big impact, but in the instance of parasites that impact isn’t a good one from a herd health or economic standpoint.
Price-fixing allegations were again levied against America’s largest beef packing companies, this time by a group of small distributors.
Seldom Rest Farms opens its gates to build bonds with Certified Angus Beef partners.
When considering the capital commitment required to maintain a cow over her lifetime, genetic testing is really a financial risk management tool and an investment in total herd profitability.
Noble received one of six grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to improve soil health, support biodiversity and increase carbon sequestration.
Data from multiple sources confirm the important connection between reproductive efficiency and body composition of the cow.
North Dakota State University Extension has found that heavy grazing use in the fall can reduce forage production the following growing season by over 50%.
Fed cattle trade posted gains last week, but the rally was not incentivized by wholesale beef prices, but rather pushed by limited supplies of ready cattle.
Ground beef is the inexpensive alternative consumers turn to when prices rise. However, the overall decline in beef production means that ground beef supplies will be smaller and prices higher going forward.
Following a couple of weeks of steady to lower money, fed cattle prices posted advances in all regions last week.
There can be little doubt that the biggest issue in the cattle industry right now is the question of when herd rebuilding will begin. The challenge of herd rebuilding can be summed up with three questions.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse Larios, a California cattle farmer, shares about his deep roots in agriculture and the contributions his Latino and Latina brothers and sisters have made in the industry.
Implementing a weaning program that emphasizes quality nutrition helps give calves a healthy start and can bring more return on investment.
For cattle producers across the U.S., a number of factors make the idea of herd rebuilding a bit less enticing. Experts share why the U.S. cowherd is not on the fast-track to recovery.
First of its kind partnership couples genetic verification with largest livestock marketing company in the Eastern United States.
When the IRS audited the Hajda farm, an agent arrived at the property, sat inside the farmhouse kitchen, and pored over the family’s finances.
As we look at the future of the beef industry, it all comes down to focusing on the simple decisions that could ultimately drive big changes to keep all of us in business longer.
Procurement decisions by feedyards are heavily influenced by vaccination status and current health condition. An “Industry Insights” report from CattleFax and Angus Media provides useful insight on current trends.
CME Group, National Cattlemen’s Foundation and NCBA will award 10 scholarships to college students pursuing careers in the beef industry.
Panelists at the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Symposium provided a discussion on “A Business Case for Using EPDs.”