Beef - General
As you’re contemplating the future impact of today’s genetic decisions, consider the marketability of both feeder calves and potential replacement heifer progeny.
The OFF Act (Opportunities for Fairness in Farming) is promoted as a cure for “swampy secrets” about commodity checkoffs. But the accusations evaporate under a review revealing vast misrepresentations and demagoguery.
The company has doubled the warehouse space available for its veterinary pharmaceutical products. The 1,000-plus temperature-controlled pallet spaces are maintained with a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system.
Following the murders of two Wisconsin men, Garland J. Nelson, 28, of Braymer, Mo. has been convicted of a cattle fraud scheme totaling $215,000.
The push for renewable energy, with a new wave of focus on biodiesel, has a full head of steam and will likely result in changes in how we feed cattle.
Before we implement change and take action to move forward with innovation and goal setting, it is important to understand 2 things: 1) What type of operation are you running? 2) What type of operation do you want to be?
Misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock continue, despite efforts of the scientific community, who emphasize, “mRNA from a vaccine will NOT be passed along in meat.”
Showing livestock is supposed to be fun. But if we are really honest with ourselves, like all good things, it has its moments.
A 15,000-head sustainable beef feeding operation is planned for development by a 6th generation family farming and feeding operation in the Red River Valley near Bathgate, North Dakota.
Last week, a group from Oklahoma visited Florida to learn about cattle and agricultural production in an environment unlike anywhere else in the country.
A softer market for the first time in a month, but its a breather we have all been expecting. Keep an eye on the basis between cash and futures as packers will use it to gain leverage.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network Farm Bill program to advance APHIS’ animal health preparedness.
Negotiated cattle prices fell short of steady on the week, though fundamentals point to further gains in the short-term. Cattle on feed found 4.4% fewer cattle at the bunk, but placements were mildly surprising.
Market economics go beyond supply and demand and other key drivers are becoming increasingly meaningful in the current market environment including adjustments to production capacity.
The updated Seasonal Drought Outlook for the U.S. is painting a grim picture for many drought-plagued areas of the Plains, but forecasters also expect drought to improve in parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
The best place to reach consumers is at the meat case - that’s why there are so many labels on products. To be successful, brands must create messages that resonate and matter to its ideal customer.
During the Ranchers Lunchtime webinar series produced by Oklahoma State University, James Henderson encouraged beef producers to “hold cows accountable.”
In order to make progress and grow toward our true potential, our mindset needs to be in the right place.
NCBA filed comments on USDA’s proposed rule “Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison.” Here’s what the group had to say.
OFF supporters, in their effort to undermine the Beef Checkoff, are touting a meaningless measure – and in turn boondoggle their own credibility.
Trumler Ranch of Rockville has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award®.
Building a battle plan to protect calves from bovine respiratory disease (BRD) long before antibiotics are necessary should be incorporated into every cow-calf operation.
Scientists confirm meat’s critical role in diet and society and warn that livestock systems are “too precious” to become the victim of simplification and reductionism.
How fair officials and the local sheriff, both unencumbered by intelligence, tarnished your image as a livestock producer and created a public relations disaster.
The Red River Basin is at severe risk of flooding along rivers and overland flooding. Ranchers can take steps to ensure that livestock have safe housing and access to feed resources and clean water.
It does not appear that consumer beef buying behavior has changed significantly thus far with higher retail beef prices.
Packers continue to haul cheaper inventory to regions grinding higher and peel back harvest to stall the market. This is all friendly, one does not cut kills with peak demand on the forefront.
To restrict drone surveillance of livestock facilities without the permission of the property owner, the Iowa House recently passed legislation, House File 572.
Passing on bids at record levels was common early last week and negotiated sales printed new record highs for the third week in a row. Analysts and cowboys are eyeing additional gains next week.
When the guard dogs showed up in Colorado rancher Greg Sykes’ yard he knew there was a problem. Early that morning in mid-March wolves killed Cisco, his daily companion and working cow dog.