Rancher
America’s beef producers are optimistic about the future, and the state of today’s industry is strong. Those are two highlights from the 2023 Drovers State of the Industry survey and reported in this special section.
Last week I learned I’m a 12-percenter, and if you’re a Drovers reader it is likely you are a 12-percenter, too. That’s not good, at least according to those who would regulate our dietary choices.
Packers narrowed the North-South spread last week and through a series of factors including the weather, have seen the marketing leverage swing in their favor.
Weaker cattle and beef prices were the rule in trading ahead of the long weekend, but this marks the 14th consecutive week negotiated cash prices have traded above $180 per cwt.
A warfarin-based toxicant has been shown to be an effective option for landowners in the control of feral hog numbers and damage on their property, according to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Cattle markets this summer have often provided a wide regional basis with cattle in the North trading well above futures. That’s not to be misinterpreted as indicator of a broken market.
A Sept. 8 Farmer-Led Field Day in Nebraska will explore drought management strategies for moisture retention, tips for integrating cattle into row crop operations, and polycropping systems with area producers.
Kansas State University’s Beef Stocker Field Day is set for Sept. 28 at the KSU Beef Stocker Unit, Manhattan, Kansas.
A half-century after Richard Nixon signed it into law, the Endangered Species Act now has a user manual to help farmers, thanks to the National Agricultural Law Center.
Selling home-raised bred cows that may be approaching their cyclical peak in market price with that income taxed at a capital gains rate rather than as ordinary income could be a significant wealth building advantage!
Fall calving is in progress for many ranchers. A veterinarian offers tips to give calves the best chance to thrive and survive.
Committed to building beef demand by inspiring, unifying and supporting an effective and coordinated national Checkoff partnership, the Federation of State Beef Councils provides examples of recent program successes.
Are southern cattle feeders too passive when marketing cattle? Here’s what the data suggest.
Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.
Anaplasmosis is transmitted through the bite of ticks and flies, as well as blood contaminated instruments like needles, tattoo tools, castration equipment and dehorning instruments.
The Farm Service Agency is updating the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payment rate to support livestock producers in the Midwest who have lost cattle to the extreme heat and humidity experienced this summer.
A north central Arkansas sale barn suffered a devastating fire last week, affecting many livestock producers and the local economy with the loss of a long-standing amenity in the area.
Precision animal management is an oft used term with a view toward the future state of livestock management. The challenge with precision management systems is they often lack simplicity in technology application.
Beef consumption vs, beef demand, a topic that continues to generate confusion. But it should be clear, per-capita consumption, “independent of prices, provides no meaningful information about demand.”
A review of supplementation programs as a means to adding profit potential to cow-calf operations.
The well-defined costs of ranching and farming are often the focus of managing the business, but little watched regulatory costs can often become a burden to business operators.
Although drought persists north and south of Oklahoma, forage conditions have improved greatly in the state this summer. July was the seventh wettest July on record in Oklahoma.
While fall calving is often easier than calving in the winter and early spring, when temperatures are high, it can create unhealthy conditions for calves.
A federal judge in Minnesota dismissed the claims filed by a putative class of cattle ranchers in a long-running case that alleged an industry-wide scheme to fix prices.
While we can’t control the heat, there are some things we can control to help cattle through it.
When $1 lower bids failed, packers reduced bids even more, encouraging some feeders to sacrifice ground to secure a spot for some ready cattle.
Fed cattle trade was called moderate to active in all regions with lower prices. Friday’s cattle on feed report saw significant reductions in feedyard placements.
The Checkoff is expanding its efforts to reach different consumer audience segments, and through the power of Checkoff-funded nutrition and health research, we’ve unlocked new audience groups.
Every person communicates differently but nobody can read minds. Knowing how you like to communicate and how others you work with like to communicate can help you find a middle ground.
Weaning stressors include removal from the dam, nutritional changes, a new environment, and altered social structure. Understanding this time allows a better understanding of the importance of a 45-day weaning period.