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Beef and cattle prices dropped this past week, but it's still a profitable time to be in the beef industry.

Just about every full-time cattle operation needs hired labor once in a while, but feedlots especially rely on their employees.

A feedlot projection calculator put together by University of Wisconsin Extension could be helpful for beef producers.

Recent lower prices in corn could translate into fewer planted acres in 2015, potentially putting pressure on bids for beef cattle next year.

Not only was a record high price set but it blew the previous record out of the water.

Red Angus producers from Texas to Montana reported 954 head of Red Angus cattle that reached tremendous yield and quality combinations earning them the title of Grid Master in 2014

Fed cattle reached new record highs this week.

Cash fed cattle prices reached new record levels Thursday with trades at $170 per cwt.

Record high feeder cattle prices could make profitability difficult in the coming months.

Record corn and soybean crops will help cattle feeders dealing with record high calf prices.

Beef Today’s Cowboy College offered feedlot crews an opportunity to learn more about dealing with high-risk cattle.

Beef and cattle prices continue to rise.

The beef market has seen some interesting moves thanks to a strong dollar and high beef prices.

Cattle futures set record highs last week, while Choice cutout beef prices saw an increase.

Meat demand is still on the rise despite record high prices.

Applied nutrition modeling producing beef more profitably and helping reduce methane emissions in feedlots.

The voluntary removal of Zilmax from the market left several cattle feeders scrambling this past year.

Fall calf prices show no sign of slowing down.

Cold storage across the U.S. is seeing less and less beef, along with pork, chicken and turkey.

A K-State veterinarian reviews a new study about the economic value of testing calves for bovine viral diarrhea.

It’s no question that beta agonists are an efficient way to add beef to the market, but what about the animal welfare concerns?

August retail beef prices reach all-time highs, while cattle on feed continue to slide.

Fewer cattle has led to profitability for feeders who can find cattle.

Beef Today’s Cowboy College, held in Omaha, Neb., educates producers with their decision making tips this fall and helps with animal management.

The increase in margins was the third consecutive weekly gain, leaving average profits above $230 per head.

The fed cattle and boxed beef market slowed down this past week.

Implant for beef cattle helps improve feedlot performance.

Technology, with a dose of explanation, is just what the expert ordered.

More imported beef coming into the U.S.

Cattle futures markets burst out of the gate early this week, setting record highs for both Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle.

More than 130 beef producers from 17 states assembled in Omaha, Neb., during the Beef Today Cowboy College held Sept. 9-10.

Hoop barns a consideration for northern beef producers.

Volatile cattle market sees a $5 to $7 increase for fed cattle.

It looks like rain in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa today. Why not spend the next two days out of the weather learning how to better handle your cattle?

Cattle prices rallied after several weeks of decline.

The cattle markets are starting to tail off from their summer highs as spring calves are being weaned.

Trend of less available frozen beef continues.

Forum goers find ways around obstacles, both short and long term.

The cattle markets have been in a bit of a sink or swim mode lately, and right now they're slowly sinking.

Thanks to consumer demand beef prices have been at record highs this summer.

A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report says the number of cattle in large Nebraska feedlots is up 4 percent compared to August of last year.

Cattle prices continue to skid for the third week in a row.

The Cattle on Feed Report continues to show a decrease in feedlot inventory and placements.

Dry Distillers Grains (DDG) are feasible as an energy source in beef cattle diets.

Cattle prices have been put on ice with markets falling off a bit.

The USDA-AMS is seeking public input on possible revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef to adjust for recent improvements and trends in animal raising and feeding.

Possible record corn crops are a good sign for beef producers.

Researchers examine how temperament of cattle could affect their immune function and carcass merit.

Both the fed cattle and beef cutout markets have taken a slight downturn, but things should turn around and head back towards record highs.

Pasture values are increasing at a faster rate than cropland. The trend could continue with on-going profitability in the cattle market.