Beef - General
Patience and caring for the land has helped Phil and Rhonda Perry successfully expand their cattle operation in an area that “grows a lot of houses.”
Changes in cattle market value are having an impact on beef cow share and cash lease agreements in determining what is “fair” to both cow owners and those who are leasing the cows.
In an effort to evaluate the potential compensatory effects of winter rate of gain and implant strategy across the entire production system, a two-year study by the University of Nebraska addressed those questions.
Rural communities are often disproportionately affected by food insecurity, primarily due to poor access, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
More days on feed means more opportunity for something going wrong – ultimately ending in increased death loss. Preventive illness management before arrival is more important than ever.
The North American Meat Institute releases its 2023 Continuous Improvement Report with data submitted for this year’s report covering an estimated 90% of all meat sold in the United States.
The USDA recently announced its Weaned Calf Risk Protection, a policy that offers Actual Production History (APH) coverage for beef cow-calf producers to insure revenue from their spring calving operations.
Packers applied the brakes and cattle slaughter declined another 13,000 head last week and capacity utilization dipped 9%. Pork producer margins print $7 in the red.
The three-day, hands-on course helps producers manage an entire ecosystem for healthier cattle and a more sustainable future.
Getting ready to graze cattle on cornstalks? Here’s a look at common mistakes made when building a fence along with the proper way to avoid them during this podcast episode.
Six young Hereford breeders were selected to attend the Association’s first Seedstock Academy, an intensive week-long opportunity to learn more about current beef industry dynamics, to network and share ideas.
In cow-calf production systems, the source of the initial product in the beef production chain, few traits (if any) outweigh the economic importance of Percent Calf Crop Weaned.
There’s mounting evidence of a protracted cattle cycle because whatever happens from here, Speer says, next year’s starting cow herd number will be down sharply.
The company announces it is voluntarily recalling four additional batches of Banamine/Banamine-S (flunixin meglumine injection) 50 mg/mL in the United States. The product is commonly used in cattle, swine and horses.
Cattle prices have responded to lower cattle inventory. Yet, with increasing costs of maintaining a cow, producers may wonder: to increase revenue in 2023, is it worth retaining or backgrounding calves?
Magnum Feedyard, Wiggins, Colo., was recognized as this year’s Feedyard Commitment to Excellence award winner at the Certified Angus Beef Conference in Las Vegas.
After the government twice flooded a farmer’s home and 900 acres, killed his cattle, and insisted he foot the bill, the Supreme Court will hear the case.
Fall calf runs typically mean auction volumes increase and prices decrease to seasonal lows. This year is quite different with feeder cattle and calf prices sharply higher than one year ago while volumes are much lower.
Given the value of the current fed market, widening quality grade spreads and longer feeding periods across the industry, the importance of preventing BRD has never been more important.
Cattle futures posted weekly losses including a technically bearish weekly low close in December live cattle. Cash markets were weaker, but strong cash fundamental remain in place.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 19th fall sale saw 933 head sell to 171 buyers from 25 states and Mexico.
Two years of herd liquidation confirm that cattle numbers are extremely tight with record prices the result. Now is the time to plan and manage for your future.
The Red Angus Association of America presented the 2023 Pioneer Breeder of the Year award to Glacier Red Angus at the 70th National Red Angus Convention Awards Banquet on Friday, Sept. 15.
Troy Anderson and his family were recognized as the 2023 Commercial Commitment to Excellence award winner during the CAB Annual Conference last week.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming rejected a proposal on Wednesday that would have barred USDA from operating commodity checkoff programs.
Higher cattle prices and declining wholesale beef prices pushed packer margins further underwater last week. Pork producer margins inched into the black.
Ag economists’ view on the ag economy is starting to erode, but when asked to rank commodities, economists are the most bullish on beef. The September Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor also asked economists what could impact livestock prices over the next 6 months.
130 ag and forestry group urge congress to reject an anti-checkoff amendment to legislation that funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
While the market average trading range has narrowed from the recent historically wide range, the total market average in the six-state region has priced in a fairly tight range in the low to middle $180’s since June.
It’s no secret that marketing livestock online is becoming more popular, but understanding how to do it is critical.