Feedyard
Meat Institute report analyzes the state of beef cattle markets and points out current pricing myths.
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.
Market swings and heavy lifting ahead for cutout values.
SDSU Extension feedlot management specialist shares when and why producers should consider replacing corn with milo when feeding cattle.
A look at how the beef industry is changing to fit consumer demand with fewer numbers.
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.
Industry leaders discuss how supply and demand trends are impacting stocker operations during the 2025 K-State Stocker Field Day.
Success in beef production is about building long-term partnerships and focusing on controllable factors. Through collaboration, all segments of the supply chain can work together to improve beef quality and consistency.
Infection may not directly impact herd health, but it can have implications for nutritional management.
Voting is open to industry members and the results will determine the 2026 inductees. Those interested can cast their votes online through Sunday.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize the importance of clean, high-quality water in managing livestock.
High-starch diets could reduce dangerous bacteria in beef cattle, offering new food safety strategies.
Dr. Dan Thomson explains proper animal husbandry results in good animal health — vaccination, nutrition, shelter, cattle handling, early diagnosis and treatment.
Reviewing the successes and challenges of the first-of-its-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.
Market analysts agree there are only a handful of factors that could slow down or stop the incredible rally in the cattle market.
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Jessica Sperber, UNL assistant professor and extension feedlot specialist, discusses the evolving role of university extension programs, how producers can use research and why mentorship is more than a buzzword.
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Asian longhorned tick has not been found in Kansas, but calves purchased from the East and being fed in Kansas have been diagnosed with the parasite.
With large moves in both directions, fed cattle prices have been erratic for the past three weeks.
A disconnect with cash and futures market and discussions about New World screwworm and tariffs, along with macroeconomics brings some uncertainty.
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The passing of the early summer seasonal high in fed cattle values came two weeks earlier than last year but was aligned with that of 2023.
According to Kansas cow-calf producer and feeder, Sam Hands and his daughter, Marisa, genetic selection and data management are crucial to managing the antagonisms in today’s beef industry.