Beef - General
Missouri Extension State Forage Specialist Carson Roberts says hay is expensive to make and encourages producers to find other options for winter feed.
Check out announcements about product and service announcements, including a new strategy and advocacy firm, trace mineral paste, cost savings calculator and virtual fencing company expansion.
The next step to battling NWS is using swormlure, a synthetic bait designed to attract adult screwworm flies, combined with an insecticide to combat the pest.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to review pork and beef trade barriers.
Fairs provide an invaluable time to engage with the public about agriculture. But watch out for detractors attempting to sway public opinion and protest these events.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveils 5-point plan to bolster USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness.
Factors to consider when deciding if it is time to pull bulls.
Tall fescue adds to summer heat losses come in the form of less gain, weaker fertility and other health issues.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
This award recognizes an individual in the beef industry who has demonstrated exemplary support of and commitment to the Checkoff’s goals and vision.
Even if you’re just feeding your own livestock, knowing the cost of stored feed still matters.
The Beef Industry Long Range Plan task force has released its five-year road map.
Learn more about opportunities for student internships, rancher scholarships and cattle marketing program updates.
K-State collaboration results in cattle stress relief product that could increase reproduction rates.
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef launches research road map to advance sustainability across the beef value chain.
Identifying the flesh-eating parasite, which actually isn’t a worm, is key to keeping it out of the U.S. Recognizing a problem in an animal might come down to seeing a larval infestation in unusual circumstances.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
University of Kentucky livestock specialist says cow herd expansion is not the only way to capitalize on a strong calf market.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
New facility reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest.
Workers at Tyson’s Amarillo beef processing plant want a fair contract demanding better wages and improved benefits.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
Work with your local veterinarian to evaluate your herd’s deworming program to identify potential areas of improvement.
What started as a grassroots effort to reduce injection-site lesions in beef has evolved into one of the most comprehensive training programs in the cattle industry.
The silver lining, meteorologists say, is many farmers and livestock producers in the central and eastern U.S. have had sufficient moisture this spring and milder temperatures headed into summer. For some, that’s about to change.
Are you measuring the impact of your current calf management decisions? And assessing the potential added value of implementing management practices that you currently don’t employ?
On a more hopeful note, some industry analysts believe the number has reached its peak and will start to move down this summer. Certainly, some trade deals that would open markets for U.S. ag products would help.
Arkansas extension livestock economist James Mitchell explains the role of the cattle cycle, the changing relationship between calf and feeder cattle prices, and the implications for basis.
Consumers want transparency about how beef is raised. They care about the eating experience, nutrition and animal welfare, and they are increasingly interested in online shopping and diverse protein options.