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Friday’s release of Japanese import data could pull the trigger on major disruptions in the U.S.-Japan beef trade. 

Starting calves can be as much art as science, which explains why some stocker operators and feedlots have more success than others. 

Before calving season starts, save time and stress by putting together the supplies and equipment you might need to assist heifers and cows, says Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University. Items to put in your calving kit i

Calves fed high levels of liquid nutrients in their first weeks of life are ahead of their limit-fed counterparts in many ways. But University of Florida assistant professor of animal science Emily Miller-Cushon says th

It's a complicated proposition, with lots of variables.

Reporting exact calf birth weight is important for accurate calculation of birth weight EPD and for assessing calving ease as it relates to birth weight.

Calf and yearling markets continued to rally during January, adding 5% onto gains of 7% to 10% recorded in <p></p>December. A mid-January storm across the Northern Plains canceled some sales and severely hampered <p></p>auc

Bloat in dairy calves can become very serious, very quickly. Aggressive feeding plans can lead to delayed abomasal emptying, increasing the risk for bloat. However, a focus on feeding volume and proper concentrations.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture also reported a record amount of beef in freezers or cold storage last week.

The cattle market has seen fluctuation, not only from the highs of two years ago but also from last fall when live cattle futures traded under a $1.

Calves are a large expense, and it is wise to evaluate calf raising to ensure costs are under control.

There is nothing like a healthy new born calf to make your day. However, it is important to remember there are several factors that can influence the health and vigor of new born calves.

Retail beef prices will continue adjusting down in 2017 due to retail market dynamics and continued growth in domestic beef consumption this year.

Applications for $1,000 scholarship due Feb. 20, 2017.

As the spring calving season approaches, an increased understanding of the parturition process is helpful.

Markets for all classes of cattle remain 20% or more below a year ago, but Drovers indicators are a snapshot of the collective markets and their direction. Feedyards have turned profitable and packers have enjoyed sever

Late-November and early-December auction prices were 7% higher on yearlings and 10% higher on calves, compared with pre-Thanksgiving markets.

The 2017 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association conference promises to be packed with calf and heifer management resources, educational speakers and networking opportunities. Mark your calendars for April 11-13, 2017 in Madi

Prices were generally softer in December, especially for older and open females.

After hitting a low price of $97.75 per cwt in mid-October, cash fed cattle prices rallied $13 per cwt by the end of November, a 12% increase.

Cow-calf operators should start locating, obtaining and storing several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer sure to come in handy before the first heifers start to go into labor this spring.

Cattle markets have seen a nice run in November and December, but some analysts think it won't continue.

The August 2017 Feeder Cattle futures contract increased by $7.66/cwt. during November.

Technology takes monitoring cows at calving time to a new level.

The Christmas rally in wholesale beef markets continued last week as boxed beef prices headed into the last half of December at the highest levels since early September.

Ensuring your calves are healthy, by reducing stress, will improve their performance in the feedlot and improve your relationship with your buyers.

Cattle waste less hay when the amount fed is limited to what is needed each day.

Moisture, high winds, and cold temperatures increase the cow's energy requirements.

It's fairly common to hear about retaining ownership and the opportunity it provides to add value to your cattle when market conditions are right.

The first hours of a calf's life set the course of that calf's health for the remainder of its life. It's always critical to handle and feed colostrum properly, but because calves are under extra stres

Cattle prices have climbed to their highest point since August.

Cattle prices went from record highs to record lows in just two years, and it has cattle producers searching for answers.&nbsp;

The public is invited to a feeder calf grading and evaluation clinic starting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Joplin Regional Stockyards (JRS) in Missouri on November 1.

Water is essential to raising healthy calves and must be provided separate from milk from an early age.

The first step to lowering costs is knowing the costs.

What about beef production accounting for only 1.9 percent of total U.S. Greenhouse gas emissions? By comparison, transportation and electricity accounted for 25.8 percent and 30.6 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas e

Cattle producers looking to use forage as cheap winter feed for their beef cows need to practice sound mineral feeding protocols to reduce the risk of grass tetany next spring.

Selling involves offering a superior product and marketing aggressively.

Friday's Youth Livestock Auction at the State Fair of Texas saw Clifford, the big red steer named Grand Champion, sell for a record $131,000. Fourteen-year-old Jagger Horn of Jones County 4-H, raised the steer and

Weaning calves before auction reduces stress and sets up cattle to perform better throughout the rest of their lives.&nbsp;

Weaning is arguably the most stressful event in a calf&#39;s life.

Cattle owners had to rely on horses, boats and even a helicopter to round up their herds as floodwaters covered pastures in many areas of south Louisiana. <p></p> Kenny Higginbotham, of Broussard, said Lafayette Parish co

Small steps on the farm can yield big differences at sale time.

USDA says there were 469 million pounds of beef in cold storage at the end of July. That is up 2.8% from the month before and up 2.0% from the same date last year. This is the most beef in storage for any month since Fe

Even though fall calf sales seem a long way down the road, now is the time to plan for marketing. Being prepared with a marketing plan will allow you to take fullest advantage of prices and maximize the value received f

The goal is to produce beef at a cost that will provide a profit. &nbsp; &nbsp;

It is not only the domestic market that is important, but the international market is a big player.

Fetal programming is generally considered the impact of nutritional and health status of the mother during pregnancy and its impact on the health and productivity of the offspring. &nbsp;

Cow-calf revenues have decreased dramatically in the past few months and are expected to remain lower for the next couple of years.

Several marketing options for cow-calf producers to consider.