Rancher
In just a few buck-wild months in 2015, a Texas grifter pulled off a swindle nearing $100M, and turned the cattle industry into his playground, stirring more cash than some of the largest beef companies in the U.S.
What records to keep will vary from operation to operation, but in 2023 there may be some special challenges that aren’t typically a concern.
The American Hereford Association names Cord Weinheimer as new Southwest region field representative.
Understanding the three stages of the birthing process is critical in order to know when/if to provide assistance during calving season.
U.S. hay stocks are at their lowest level since 1973 as two years of widespread drought have taken its toll on forage production.
Cattle markets traded modestly lower as slaughter levels recovered from the holiday-shortened schedules. Wholesale beef prices traded lower for the week, but Live Cattle futures ended on an up note.
Caffeine may help stimulate at-risk calves that are the result of dystocia (difficult birth), hypothermia from being born in the cold, or being run down from a stressful event such as disease or transport.
Beef producers should approach 2023 with cautious optimism – matched with resolutions of good management and investment in infrastructure, says a University of Missouri business specialist.
Economies of scale is not a difficult concept, and it is one that certainly does not need our government using it to decide what is fair.
This month marks the 150th Anniversary of Drovers, launched in Chicago’s Union Stockyards by Harvey Goodall in 1873.
Some industry stakeholders believe a legislative “fix” is needed for the cattle markets. Nevil Speer argues the best “fix” is no interference, allowing cattlemen to enjoy the full benefits of a free market.
Being ready and prepared before the start of calving season can make life much easier for cow-calf producers and potentially save a calf.
Diving into 2023, the much-discussed beef cow herd culling comes home to roost, bringing on a supply challenge for the beef industry.
In a year with rising commodity prices and limited availability, strategically feeding forages may offer the best option to deliver supplemental nutrients using existing infrastructure and equipment.
Strategies to keep your water sources open and clear to drink to optimize your cattle’s performance during winter.
The new year looks to contrast with last year with noticeably tighter cattle numbers, especially at the feedlot level, driven by previous herd liquidation and sharply lower feeder cattle supplies.
Cash fed cattle traded steady on the week, but further gains in the wholesale beef market gives cattle feeders the incentive to stick to higher asking prices in the short run.
In every drought cycle some producers have an earlier end to the drought than others while others are more severely affected by drought. This cows are often available to purchase, but they aren’t always a bargain.
Last year’s drought has ranchers scrambling to manage reduced feed resources to keep their cows adequately fed throughout the winter.
The cattle market’s recent impressive gains against the backdrop of record-high beef production is evidence of the benefits of building beef demand.
By working together, beef and dairy producers can continue to uncover greater efficiencies that will benefit both industries while providing consumers with more of the high-quality products they want and need.
While there are many seasonal preparations to consider before calving season begins, calf scours prevention is not always one that comes to mind. However, the best time to mitigate the risks of the disease is now.
As 2023 begins, 17 states have a Drought Severity and Coverage Index (DSCI) greater than 150, mostly in the Central Plains and western U.S.
In this time of growing leverage, feeders should adopt a New Year’s Resolution, “I will not sell on the first bid,” as evidenced by the Eastern feeder’s ability to resist initial offers of $248 and trade at $252.
What happens when a large, wealthy sovereign nation possessing vast expanses of both crop and pastureland declares a moratorium on imports?
Ahh, the year of 2022! It was full of challenges for those of us in the cattle business. Drought, high input cost, excessive heat ... and more drought! There are lessons to learn from 2022 that can make us better.
What clues can cattlemen glean from historical market activity from December to May for perspective on price trends and profit margins?
Robbins Land and Cattle Company, Scranton, Iowa, were recognized as the Outstanding Commercial Producer by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.
The nation’s largest family ranching cooperative has launched a major initiative called Grazewell to test and adopt ambitious regenerative ranching practices on all of its 6.5 million acres across 11 western states.
Drought pushed more cattle into feedlots earlier this year and kept feedlot totals higher for longer, but the latest on feed data shows numbers declining.