After a mostly sluggish April, market-ready fed cattle saw a solid rally in the North and steady money in the South. Futures markets began to look past the psychologically bearish H5N1 virus news.
“The public doesn’t realize what these animals are capable of,” says wildlife trapper James Dean. “Unfortunately, you’re going to see more and more reports of people getting hurt in wild pig encounters.”
Three primary methods of pregnancy checking cows are available for beef producers. Those who choose not to evaluate pregnancy status are leaving money of the table.
Noble received one of six grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to improve soil health, support biodiversity and increase carbon sequestration.
Preconditioning has benefits for those looking to sell their calves and to those retaining ownership. Though it is not a “one size fits all” for operations. The benefits need to be considered along with practicality.
Although mastitis, an infection of the udder, is often considered a dairy cow problem, the disease can also impact beef cows. Here's what to look for to keep beef herds healthy.
North Dakota State University Extension has found that heavy grazing use in the fall can reduce forage production the following growing season by over 50%.
While the U.S. and EU aim to make progress during an upcoming summit, reaching a final agreement is uncertain. This issue has significant implications for U.S./EU ties, climate goals, and geopolitics.
Ground beef is the inexpensive alternative consumers turn to when prices rise. However, the overall decline in beef production means that ground beef supplies will be smaller and prices higher going forward.
One of the biggest days of the year for most ranchers—sale day—is much anticipated, yet stressful. Here’s some helpful tips and considerations in the days and hours leading up to sale time.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse Larios, a California cattle farmer, shares about his deep roots in agriculture and the contributions his Latino and Latina brothers and sisters have made in the industry.
For cattle producers across the U.S., a number of factors make the idea of herd rebuilding a bit less enticing. Experts share why the U.S. cowherd is not on the fast-track to recovery.
Zelnate DNA Immunostimulant is used to treat respiratory disease due to Mannheimia haemolytica. The label recommends use at or within 24 hours after a perceived stressful event in cattle 4 months of age and older.
As we look at the future of the beef industry, it all comes down to focusing on the simple decisions that could ultimately drive big changes to keep all of us in business longer.
Work by the House or Senate Agriculture Committee on a new farm bill is essentially stalled, Randy Russell tells AgriTalk's Chip Flory. Russell says that could be the case until government funding issues are resolved.
Procurement decisions by feedyards are heavily influenced by vaccination status and current health condition. An “Industry Insights” report from CattleFax and Angus Media provides useful insight on current trends.
Fall temperature fluctuations can cause stress on sorghum plants, which can lead to toxicity issues for livestock. Ranchers are encouraged to be aware of conditions that can cause prussic acid or nitrate poisoning.
Utilization of winter forage will be critical in many parts of the country this year. Plan ahead to maximize utilization of forage resources, including: reduce wastage, maximize digestibility and extending the supply.
Although August exports of U.S. pork were steady year-over-year, beef exports were well below the large totals of August 2022, USMEF reports. Pork exports were led by Mexico and beef exports showed improvement over July.
Virginia Tech received a record $80 million grant from USDA to help farmers implement climate-smart practices that could significantly reduce greenhouse gasses.
There can be little doubt that the biggest issue in the cattle industry right now is the question of when herd rebuilding will begin. The challenge of herd rebuilding can be summed up with three questions.
The first frost may be welcome for its fly-killing ability, but for cattle on annual forages, a few management steps this time of year can make sure that first frost doesn't have the same effect on cattle.
Outside factors pressured cattle markets through most of the past week before futures and wholesale beef prices rebounded on Friday. Market fundamentals remain positive for cattle going forward.
The goal of any feedlot receiving strategy is to make the transition from calf origin into the feedlot or backgrounding yard as seamless as possible in order to achieve best cattle performance.
Highlighting convenient, high-quality meats that require little preparation, the U.S. Meat Export Federation recently hosted a trade seminar in Shanghai, China, showcasing U.S. meat options to fit these needs.
Changes in cattle market value are having an impact on beef cow share and cash lease agreements in determining what is “fair” to both cow owners and those who are leasing the cows.
In an effort to evaluate the potential compensatory effects of winter rate of gain and implant strategy across the entire production system, a two-year study by the University of Nebraska addressed those questions.
The North American Meat Institute releases its 2023 Continuous Improvement Report with data submitted for this year’s report covering an estimated 90% of all meat sold in the United States.
Rural communities are often disproportionately affected by food insecurity, primarily due to poor access, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange.
While ag economists continue to be at odds when it comes to the likelihood of a recession in the U.S., some doubt the country's biggest importers will be able to avoid a recession over the next 18 months.
Packers applied the brakes and cattle slaughter declined another 13,000 head last week and capacity utilization dipped 9%. Pork producer margins print $7 in the red.
The USDA recently announced its Weaned Calf Risk Protection, a policy that offers Actual Production History (APH) coverage for beef cow-calf producers to insure revenue from their spring calving operations.
Getting ready to graze cattle on cornstalks? Here's a look at common mistakes made when building a fence along with the proper way to avoid them during this podcast episode.
To further understand the links between genetics and cattle growth efficiency, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are focusing on cattle’s mitochondria—a piece of DNA inherited exclusively from the mother.
