APHIS issued its final rule on animal ID that has been in place since 2013, switching from solely visual tags to tags that are both electronically and visually readable for certain classes of cattle moving interstate.
In November, following nearly two decades of debate and discussion, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a genetically modified salmon, called the AquAdvantage, for human consumption. It is the first gen
Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a resolution that would render the federal Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule ineffective. In order to keep the WOTUS definition in force President Obama will have to
Just like a reputable seedstock operation is not built overnight, it takes time to put together an effective marketing plan. Producers first need to set a budget for paid advertising, along with extra costs for developm
The time of the year when frost seedings are most effectively done will be here before long. One can use this method to renovate pastures, improve stands, or alter the species mix within a pasture. Producers should reme
Tim Pennell stands apart from the typical Cattlemen's Beef Board (CBB) member. Most of them were raised on a cattle ranch, learning the ropes almost from birth. They are part of a multi-generation family of cattle rai
The next step in optimizing your marketing efforts is to know details about who you are trying to reach. What are the main age groups of customers? What industry publications are they reading? Do they consume everything
Spring-Calving Cow Herd
• Keep replacement heifer calves gaining enough to reach their "target" breeding weight (65% mature weight) by spring.
• Start cows on the high magnesium mineral suppleme
Ask livestock producers in Kansas to name the most threatening predator to their operation, and most, if not all, will have the same answer: coyotes. In Kansas, this member of the canine family can be trapped year-round
November U.S. beef exports exceeded beef imports for the first month since February 2014. U.S. beef imports during November were down 26.6% compared to a year earlier thanks to a sharp decline in shipments from Australi
The beef cattle herd could expand in 2016. On Jan. 29, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release the annual Cattle Inventory Report and the national herd count is expected to see an increase.
There's nothing quite like the bond between a man and his horse. Check out @farmer_daily for more relatable farming photos.
Be sure to follow<p></p>@droverscattlenetwork on Instagram<p></p>for snapshots of all sectors of t
When you love what you do, sometimes you have to brave the storm just to do it. It may be snowy, but @fontinez still manages to make it out into the cold.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she is "furious" about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to allow genetically-engineered (GE) salmon to be sold for human consumption. Murkowski, a
We're told again and again that the economy is "improving" or "heating up," and yet all the data that's not cooked or spun by the government says the opposite.
During the holiday season it can be easy to think about holiday plans and preparations and lose some focus when working with livestock, or perhaps you will have some non-farm family members or friends visiting and ‚Ä
The last two years have been a whirlwind of dramatic extremes for the cattle industry. With historically tight supplies in 2014, record prices in every segment of the market were reached. Improvements in drought condi
For many years, USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, through its Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, has been actively involved in the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program. The program serves as a tool to recr
Yesterday at church one of my neighbors, Larry Layton, told me he'd sure like to see me write something positive about the cattle markets. I told him I've been working on it. In fact all last week I strained to write su
Last week U.S. beef gained full access to Colombia for the first time since 2003, as Colombia removed BSE-related restrictions on certain bone-in cuts. Beef derived from Canadian cattle imported into the United States f
You have heard the warning: "What happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas!!!" Perhaps you have not heard: "What happens in the first 24 hours, impacts the rest of a calf's life"! Veterin
Cattle markets in 2015 transitioned from what 2014 was to more like what 2016 will be. Beef production will be up three to four percent annually from 2015 levels, which was the lowest since 1993.
Want to shed that excess weight without changing what you eat at mealtimes? It's not easy, but it is straightforward: Just control three critical behaviors and say hello to a lighter, leaner you.
Winter storms hit farms and ranches all over the U.S. hard this past week, but some places are lucky enough to tell the snow goodbye. Country girl @prairiecalifornian is one of the lucky ones!
In 1924, my great grandfather established a cattle operation north of Beeville, Texas. Over the years, the ranch has been passed down from generation to generation, and today I work alongside my wife, children and paren
With the New Year here, producers can take this opportunity to think back on their successes and challenges that occurred in 2015 and begin making plans to implement changes in certain management areas in 2016. As calvi
Several parts of the country have been experiencing harsh weather conditions as we move from fall into the early stages of winter. Here in Ohio, recent weather patterns can easily be classified as wet and mild. Don‚Ä
The grain and oilseed markets were lower on the first trading day of 2016, weighed by Monday's Chinese stock market plunge. The Shanghai Composite lost 7% at the close Monday, while the Shenzhen Composite lost ove
Scientists have long studied genetics and the advantages of genetic selection largely within the scope of production and productivity. Beef cattle production is no different, and the body of scientific and laymen'
After a high number of anaplasmosis outbreaks across the country this fall, it's time for producers to put together a plan of action for the upcoming year.
The University of California—Davis Department of Animal Science recently acquired two Holstein bull calves that are genetically polled as a result of gene-editing techniques. Researchers at the university plan to
This week's Ranch of the Week features JNelson Farms, owned and operated by Jon and Tammy Nelsonill just northwest of Midland, Mich. You can find them on their website at www.jnelsonfarms.com or on Facebook at JNelson F
Inconsistent weather patterns this past summer wreaked havoc on the 2015 North America crop, producing irregularities in plant growth and now putting dairy and beef cattle at high risk for mycotoxin exposure, according
One hundred years ago, researchers at what is now Colorado State University began investigating a disease affecting cattle on the state's high-mountain ranches. The disease, which caused significant death loss, p
Most areas of Oklahoma have had adequate summer forage to allow pregnant replacement heifers to be in excellent body condition going into late fall and winter.<p></p> Now producers are faced with the challenge of maintain
