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Guided by family, fueled by passion and committed to advocacy, Kent Bamford turned a small Colorado feedyard into a platform for statewide and national beef leadership. Bamford was inducted into the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
Guided by a love for cattle and his family, Bob Foote turned a childhood passion into a thriving cattle enterprise. Foote was inducted posthumously into the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
The late industry icon was celebrated for his decades of service during the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet in Nashville.
INHERIT® genetic predictions identify genetics for productivity and health during critical phase in beef herd rebuilding.
Competitive yardage, heifer-specific nutrition and easy-to-use facilities give producers another way to develop heifers when feed and labor are tight at home.
Several management practices can help reduce the impact of cold stress and decrease potential health and performance setbacks.
University of Kentucky’s Burdine says low domestic cattle inventory, combined with the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico, continue to keep cattle supplies tight.
Hy Plains Feedyard has worked with experts to improve beef-on-dairy calves’ carcass quality through genetic selection.
APHIS confirms a New World screwworm case in a 22-month-old bovine transported from Veracruz to a feedlot in Nuevo León.
Bob Foote and Kent Bamford are the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Greg Henderson will be recognized with the Industry Leadership Award and Rick Hibler the Distinguished Service Award.
Providing shade is important for comfort and efficiency. Producers who do not have natural shade available have turned to purchasing shade structures.
When planning a 500-head feeding facility plus cattle working area, Kansas beef producer Trey Ruetti did his homework researching options focusing on quality and value.
New product announcements from Supreme International and John Deere.
Voting is open to industry members and the results will determine the 2026 inductees. Those interested can cast their votes online through Sunday.
Dr. Dan Thomson explains proper animal husbandry results in good animal health — vaccination, nutrition, shelter, cattle handling, early diagnosis and treatment.
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A disconnect with cash and futures market and discussions about New World screwworm and tariffs, along with macroeconomics brings some uncertainty.
It is important that dairy and beef producers are prepared for a visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. AABP offers some practical steps to take now, including how to interact with agents, recognize valid warrants, and, most importantly, put legal counsel in place in advance.
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Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
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Recent studies show shade is important for growing cattle comfort and efficiency.
Unpack two key factors likely resulting in record cattle prices and impacts to the industry.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques while working cattle can save producers time, money, injury and headaches.
Research found negative implications on embryonic development and survival when heifers are transitioned to a reduced diet after AI breeding. This should be considered when transitioning heifers from dry lot to pasture, as this can cause changes in weight and composition.
One of the easiest and most effective biosecurity practices to adopt is having separate footwear and clothing for wearing on and off the farm or ranch. Check out the other five ideas our industry experts recommend.