Latest News From Beef - General

Out to Pasture: Reasons to hate this downturn

It looks like the U.S. beef industry may have missed the best of the weak dollar’s half-off sale on U.S. exports.

Out to Pasture

A couple of agricultural economists say the JBS-Swift merger represents a crossroads for the cattle industry.

Think Outside the Hay Ring

Ways to cut your feed bill, short- term and long-term.

Get Stable

Remember the days when you applied additional units of nitrogen to account for leaching or denitrification? No longer—higher natural gas prices mean you need to hang on to every drop of nitrogen and its smart environmental stewardship.

Master Nitrogen Efficiency

Use these online tools and information to help maximize your nitrogen.

Field Notes: Tillage Spreadsheet

Use the following Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, courtesy of Ken Rulon, to plug in your costs to compare conventional tillage and no-till.

Ready for Anything

Find out what, in addition to parts, tires and an air compressor, the Henggelers carry in their shop on wheels.

Manure Value Spreadsheet

Use the "What is Manure Worth?" a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, to determine the viability of using manure as fertilizer on your farm.

Learn How to Manage the Financial Crisis

Are you worried about protecting your farm during these unsteady financial times? How can you protect your investments? Find out the answers to these questions and more during the “Managing the Financial Crisis” webinar, hosted by Top Producer.

Why Local Food?

Local food is all about the experience and Leroy Shatto has had the experience of a lifetime since starting Shatto Milk Company five years ago.

Stockpiling Strategies

There is an inexpensive feed option for your herd this winter.

Hurricane Ike’s Impact Lingers

Hurricane Ike’s 110 mile per hour winds may be gone, but the impact lingers in Texas and Louisiana.

EPA’s Agricultural Advisory Committee

Check out the list of agriculture advisory committee members for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Agricultural Legislation Updates

Read up-to-date information on key farm legislation, such as the 10-Acre Rule and ACRE.

Cattle Healthline

How to Protect High-Risk Calves.

Ukraine Insight

Melania Ivanivka, a farmer in Ukraine describes the past and current farming situations in her country.

European Biodiesel Markets

Learn more about the biodiesel markets in Europe.