Beef - General
Three of the largest U.S. poultry processors have agreed to settle claims by the Justice Department over their alleged longstanding effort to share information about workers in order to drive down compensation.
USDA’s mid-year inventory is the smallest since 2015 with beef cow herd down 2.4%. Cattle on feed inventories unchanged from last year at 13.4 million.
As Cattle on Feed and Cattle inventory reports release today, economist Kevin Coburn shares his expectations and how the numbers might affect the cattle cycle.
The lawsuit claims the EPA failed to “fully assess” the affect increased corn for ethanol production will have on endangered species, including land conversion and increased fertilizer and pesticide use.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson issued Executive Order 22-04 calling upon the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to activate the Drought Assessment Committee and the associated drought impact teams.
Australian authorities said this week they have detected “viral fragments” of foot and mouth disease on a small number of products entering the country from Indonesia and China.
Worries about drought and how to make it through the winter with limited or no stored forage has monopolized our thoughts, energy, and time. There are critical steps that need to be made in order for us to make it.
The drought in the West is producing many firsts, as farmers and ranchers grapple with dire decisions including pulling their cattle off federal lands early. Now many worry they won’t source enough feed for winter.
When buying a 4-H steer or other beef animal from a local producer, how much beef can you expect after processing? Check out these tips to calculate how much meat one beef animal will return.
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people.
Federal misguided environmental policies can have an impact on all of agriculture and impact long-term U.S. food security.
Feedyard sales continue to slide lower though marketings are seen as current. Drought is forcing ranchers to trim their herds but cull cow prices are holding firm.
Flies can be more than an annoyance – they can even be dangerous, whether impacting a ride with your horse in a single, painful bite, or transmitting diseases to horses and cattle.
The Emory Livestock Auction saw 3,494 head of livestock on July 9, drawing miles of trailer lines filled with desperate sellers, thankful for a sale while prices hold relatively steady.
While both beef and dairy farmers appreciate their animals each and every day, the second Tuesday in July serves as a day of national recognition.
Georgia representative David Scott says he will introduce new legislation specifically targeted to help small beef farmers and ranchers.
Current data on beef cow slaughter, combined with historical price performance of cattle markets after reaching an inventory low point, provides some insight for cattle price trends for the second half of 2022 and 2023.
AHA webinar to provide details about ongoing research with Colorado State University to characterize the relationship between genetics associated with efficiency and those associated with cattle’s carbon footprint.
Providing access to water can be challenging especially for operations enduring drought conditions. Water related toxicities and fatalities may be seen with greater frequency under hot and dry time periods.
Oklahoma State University meat scientist Gretchen Mafi has studied the scientific differences between beef that comes from animals finished on a grain diet versus those animals finished on grass.
Performance of stocker calves on native range declines from highs of around 2 to 3 pounds per day during the spring and early summer to less than one pound per day through the late summer.
Solar energy offers numerous benefits for agricultural irrigation, including energy savings, efficiency, reduced environmental impact and potential tax savings through incentive programs.
U.S. beef exports topped $1 billion for the fourth month this year while setting new volume and value records. Pork exports, still below last year’s large totals, rebounded in May as shipments were the largest of 2022.
Haying ditches has unique safety concerns any year due to the highly variable sloped surfaces of ditches. Unsafe conditions can create wear and tear on equipment, damage equipment or cause injuries or even death.
The Justice Department failed in its third attempt at prosecution of chicken industry executives for price-fixing and bid rigging.
The revenue side of the business always gets the most attention. To that end, producers generally equate the marketing check to the financial health of the operation.
Research at Oklahoma State focuses on how managed grazing with virtual fencing can improve grazing distribution, pasture biodiversity and productivity, and wildlife and pollinator habitat.
Drought has limited pasture availability and forced many producers into feeding total mixed rations to cows. Including silage in a TMR can reduce ration cost, improve the energy content of the diet, and add moisture.
Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, supported by Purina.
Our inflationary situation is solvable. Energy costs are the most significant driver to inflation across the beef supply chain – gasoline at the pump for consumers and diesel fuel for production and distribution.