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Byproducts Big Business for Grain Mills

An Indiana feed mill is now selling more grain byproducts than ever.

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Beef Today Announces Cowboy College for Feedlot Cattle Crews

Farm Journal Media announced its first-ever Beef Today Cowboy College, an event designed specifically for feedlot cattle crews – processing teams, cowboy doctors and others involved in the day-to-day care and welfare of the animals

Cattle Inventory Declines

There is still a lot of rebuilding to do as cattle inventories continue to decline nationally.

Market Highlights: Herd Expansion Affects Prices

Increased heifer retention is having an impact both on the fed cattle market and at the packer.

Cattle Outlook: Pastures Improve, Signs of Restocking

Pastures are in better condition this summer than anytime in past 10 years, that's a good sign for herd rebuilding.

Mark Your Calendars for Cowboy College

Beef Today is proud to be hosting Cowboy College on Sept. 9-10, in Omaha, Neb.

Beef Costs Poised to Rise as Fats Extend Rally

Beef costs are poised to rise further as feeder-cattle futures climbed to cap the longest rally in 37 years amid mounting U.S. supply concerns.

Cattle Feeders Honored

Outstanding members of the cattle-feeding community honored at Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet.

Market Highlights: No Price Ceiling Yet

Beef prices have yet to find a price ceiling this year as new records continued to be broken.

Cattle Outlook: New Heights

The beef market continues to reach new heights.

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Cattle Market In A Frenzy

Friday morning live cattle sales were reported by USDA’s Market News service at $164 to $166.

Precision Feeding the Beef Herd: Learning from the Dairy Industry

Beef producers can copy dairy feeding practices to more precisely meet the nutrient requirements of the herd.

Capture Value in Marketing Feeder Calves

As the time for marketing feeder calves approaches there are several things to consider when getting ready to sell these calves to ensure the most value is received for them.

Cattle Feeders Summer Seminar set for August 11

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University is helping sponsor a Cattle Feeders Summer Seminar next month.

Market Highlights: On the Decline

The cattle markets are on a slight decline, but it's still better than last year.

Managing Feedlot Cattle During a Heat Wave

Be sure to keep your cattle cool during the summer heat.

Cattle Outlook: Strong Demand

Consumer demand has continued to push the beef markets to new levels.

Cattle Prices Climb in 2014
Cattle Prices Climb in 2014

When will the 2014 cattle markets hit their peak?

Market Highlights: Summer Doldrums

The cattle markets have hit the brakes a bit as the peak of grilling season arrives.

Study: Zilmax Has No Apparent Detrimental Effect on Cattle Health

The cattle feed additive Zilmax has no noticeable detrimental effect on cattle health or well-being, according to research by scientists.

Cattle Outlook: Boxed Beef Record

Boxed beef cutout prices set all-time highs this past week.

Feeder Cattle March Higher, Fed Cattle Retreat

Both cash fed cattle prices and the futures markets saw post-holiday weakness this week, but feeder cattle bids were higher again.

Market Value of Feeder Cattle Weight Gain

What is the cost of feeding all of these light weight cattle?

Market Highlights: Unprecedented Prices

The fed cattle and beef markets are seeing unprecedented prices, especially for this time in the year.

Industry Groups say Down with COOL

Broad industry coalition asks Congress to prevent WTO non-compliance on Country of Origin Labeling.

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Cattle Outlook: Bring on the Light Weights

More light calves are entering feedlots, but overall there are fewer cattle on feed.

June Rally Takes Cattle Prices to New Records

Cash cattle prices took out highs set back in March this week, a feat few expect from a June market.

Market Highlights: Cattle on Feed Down

The number of cattle entering feedlots is down 1.6% compared to last year at 10.59 million head on June 1.

No Surprises in June Cattle on Feed Report

The latest numbers from the June Cattle on Feed report had no surprises as the trend of fewer cattle in feedlots continues.

Kansas Feedlot June Inventory Lowest Since 1999

A new report shows the number of cattle in Kansas feedlots is down 2 percent for the lowest June inventory since 1999.

Cattle Outlook: No Surprises

Fewer cattle and higher prices are a continuing trend with the Cattle on Feed Report.

Is There a Mycotoxin Risk for Beef Cattle?

How risky is it to feed crops that have mycotoxins to cattle?

Strong Fed Cattle Basis

The fed cattle market continues to be profitable despite ending the month of May on a lower point.

Market Highlights: High Prices Continue

All areas of the beef industry continue to see higher price gains.

Cattle Outlook: Futures Reach Record Prices

This past week was one for the record books in the futures market.

Cause and Effect for Stockers

How does management in the stocker phase affect feedlot and carcass performance?

Stocker to Feeder Scenarios

Taking a step back in time will help explain why stocker cattle are priced where they are.

Green Plains Purchases Supreme Cattle Feeders from Agri Beef Co.

Green Plains Inc. announced today that is has acquired the assets of Supreme Cattle Feeders from Agri Beef Co.

Market Highlights: Futures Look Bright

The cattle futures market looks bright.

Cattle Outlook: Feeder Market Rising

The feeder cattle market is on the rise while exports continue to hold strong.

May Cattle on Feed Report Neutral

May Cattle on Feed report indicates fewer cattle in feedlots and less placements coming.

Market Highlights: Feeder Market Weakening

Feeder cattle are losing leverage thanks to large seasonal influx, but margins are still holding.

Cattle Outlook: Stagnant Domestic Growth

Domestic market growth could be coming to a standstill.

Feeder Cattle Show Resilience, Fed Cattle Lower

Stocker and feeder markets continued to show strength in the fact of seasonal trends that suggest the market should move lower.

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Beef Market Highlights: Holding Steady

Fed cattle market is on a slight decline while other markets hold steady.

'Worth the Weight' to Feed Cattle

A K-State livestock economist talks value of gain projections for feeder cattle in the coming months, as well as nationwide beef herd expansion.

Cattle Outlook: Less Beef in Cold Storage

Fewer cattle entering the packing plant means less beef in the freezer.

Cattle Temperament Linked to Feedlot Performance

The temperament of cattle may have a significant impact in how they perform in the feedlot.

Kansas Feedlot Cattle Numbers Lowest Since 1999

A new government report shows major Kansas feedlots are feeding the fewest number of cattle since 1999 for the month of May.

Cattle Outlook: Continued Downward Trend in Fed Cattle Numbers

For the 21st month in a row the amount of cattle on feed has decreased from the previous year.