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Beef packers were forced to pay up to acquire inventory last week and the result was a boost to feedyard profits and increasing packer losses. Pork prices and margins saw little change.
Calves fed quality nutrition help meet the needs of cattle buyers allowing you to generate additional value.
Certified Sampler program is designed to train feedlot personnel on techniques to obtain proper samples for accurate diagnosis and surveillance of infectious pathogens in cattle.
A federal court in Brazil has ordered a rancher to pay climate compensation for damage he caused to the Amazon rainforest by illegal deforestation and ordered restoration.
Last week saw a continuation of cattle drifting North to their final destination helping tighten the North-South price spread.
While wholesale beef values have declined recently, price movement within boxed beef products reflect the unusual environment in today’s cattle and beef markets.
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Shawnee, Oklahoma, police said an 18-year-old and a juvenile are suspects in the killing of the cattle that belong to St. Gregory’s Abbey.
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Through the first half of the year, there aren’t any signs of producer appetite towards rebuilding the cowherd. As a result, this is shaping up to be an extended cycle. That possesses some important implications for the industry.
Quality grades continue to run high as record-heavy seasonal carcass weights meter out marbling-rich product in fed steer and heifer plants.
The amount of information out there can be overwhelming, but the good news is that it comes in a variety of forms. Whether you prefer to read, listen or watch; there’s a way for you to stay up-to-date on all things ranching.
Wilson County, Tex., man was charged with nine counts of felony theft, amounting to more than $375,000.
Whether creep feeding will pay off is more complex than just adding pounds to the calves and many factors come into play.
Cattlemen throughout Oklahoma have reported cattle losses from cyanide/prussic acid toxicity, according to Oklahoma State University extension specialists.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is no longer pursuing lab-grown protein projects for human consumption in Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations bill.
The summer slump has cut average industry cattle feeding margins by a third yet profits remain historically large. Pork margins also retreat from recent highs.
U.S. Attorney’s office accused defendant of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were seeking to buy hay to feed their cattle during drought in 2021.
The CyberStrike debacle that grounded planes and shuttered various operating systems likely contributed to the stumbling futures market that incited early week cattle trades.
Fed cattle traded lower for the second consecutive week as mid-summer beef demand softens. Friday’s Cattle on Feed report was mostly as expected.
The typical elements – ample forage and soaring prices – are in place to encourage herd rebuilding. But this cattle cycle is anything but typical.
With light trade the norm for weeks, packers pushed for inventory, unusual behavior for a packer when the market is working lower.
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Beef demand usually slows between the July 4 and Labor Day holidays as both summer grilling and high-end restaurant traffic slows in the heat of the summer.
Cattle can adapt to virtual fencing similarly as they do to traditional fencing options.
You don’t have to be an influencer to share the story of agriculture or ranching. Beef producers and supporters can find ways to share the beef story that compliments their own skill set and lifestyle.
Reports from several feeders indicate that the 2023 spring-born calves, now being harvested, spent more days in the feedyard this year than in more typical recent years.
A review of two summer management practices for growing calves that offer great ROI relative to time and cost.
Reproduction is one of the most impacted traits by genetic x environment interactions. Body condition and metabolism are the other two most impacted traits. Research looks at the g x e decisions to make sure cattle reach their potential.
University of Missouri Extension addresses frequently asked questions about hair shedding and its importance for heat tolerance and as an economic trait.
As temperatures rise across the country and many regions are seeing triple digits—plus high humidity, cattle producers are thinking of ways to keep themselves and their livestock comfortable.