Beef - General
The study of epigenetics identifies changes in gene function that are not due to mutations but rather how the DNA is packaged in the cell and turned on or off in the wrong conditions.
Weaker cattle and beef prices were the rule in trading ahead of the long weekend, but this marks the 14th consecutive week negotiated cash prices have traded above $180 per cwt.
A warfarin-based toxicant has been shown to be an effective option for landowners in the control of feral hog numbers and damage on their property, according to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Cattle markets this summer have often provided a wide regional basis with cattle in the North trading well above futures. That’s not to be misinterpreted as indicator of a broken market.
A Sept. 8 Farmer-Led Field Day in Nebraska will explore drought management strategies for moisture retention, tips for integrating cattle into row crop operations, and polycropping systems with area producers.
A new study claims that half of the beef consumed in America is eaten by just 12% of the population on a given day.
Kansas State University’s Beef Stocker Field Day is set for Sept. 28 at the KSU Beef Stocker Unit, Manhattan, Kansas.
A half-century after Richard Nixon signed it into law, the Endangered Species Act now has a user manual to help farmers, thanks to the National Agricultural Law Center.
Selling home-raised bred cows that may be approaching their cyclical peak in market price with that income taxed at a capital gains rate rather than as ordinary income could be a significant wealth building advantage!
Fall calving is in progress for many ranchers. A veterinarian offers tips to give calves the best chance to thrive and survive.
Peter Amer says beef improvement is a road trip that deserves reflection. Looking back at the ground that has been covered in the past, seeing where we are now and facing forward for potential forks in the road ahead.
The August Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists when they think cattle herd expansion will start to take place. The majority think cattle contraction will continue for at least another year.
Committed to building beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective and coordinated national Checkoff partnership, the Federation of State Beef Councils provides examples of recent program successes.
Are southern cattle feeders too passive when marketing cattle? Here’s what the data suggest.
A picture is worth 1,000 words, but are great pictures of your livestock worth more than that? Chelsee Camblin shares the value in high-quality visuals of cattle and how to make picture day go smoothly.
After six weeks running in the red, beef packers jumped back into positive margins after last week’s wholesale beef rally. Pork producers remain profitable.
In the waning days ahead of Labor Day spot market beef prices are posting positive numbers, boosting a bit of optimism into the total beef complex.
Here’s a new scholarship opportunity for students involved in agriculture and livestock production.
Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.
Anaplasmosis is transmitted through the bite of ticks and flies, as well as blood contaminated instruments like needles, tattoo tools, castration equipment and dehorning instruments.
Increased adoption of beef on dairy crossbreeding will primarily benefit dairy producers, but other sectors of the beef supply chain stand to benefit as well.
The Farm Service Agency is updating the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payment rate to support livestock producers in the Midwest who have lost cattle to the extreme heat and humidity experienced this summer.
A north central Arkansas sale barn suffered a devastating fire last week, affecting many livestock producers and the local economy with the loss of a long-standing amenity in the area.
When warm weather hangs on into late summer and early fall, the fly season may also persist at problematic levels longer than typical.
Precision animal management is an oft used term with a view toward the future state of livestock management. The challenge with precision management systems is they often lack simplicity in technology application.
When the cattle industry needed a leader, Steve Hunt stepped up. A leader, an innovator, an entrepreneur, an idea guy and an executer, Hunt was honored with the Certified Angus Beef 2023 Industry Achievement Award.
USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers.
Depending on the size of the animal, viscosity of the product and administration protocols, a variety of needles might be needed. Here’s some guidelines to help decide.
Gp40 antigen vaccine elicits immune response against Cryptosporidium parvum in pregnant cows to protect their newborn calves through antibodies in colostrum.
The heat is no joke, especially for cattle producers across the country as they look for ways to keep cattle cool and comfortable. Here’s what some producers are doing.