No maintenance, greater longevity, lower operating costs Read more

Feeder cattle markets have displayed very dynamic movements this fall that have implications for cow-calf and stocker producers. Figure 1 shows how feeder cattle prices have evolved this fall … Read more

The all cattle and calves number is expected to be below a year ago with most numbers related to the beef herd recording a year-over-year decline. Dairy cows are the exception which are expect… Read more

Each year convention attendees have the opportunity to participate in a variety of unique programs such as the Marketing Ambassador and Convention Internship program, as well as the NCBA Natio… Read more

USDA released an updated corn and soybean yield last week, which reshaped the feed outlook for the year. The latest Crop Production (November) report indicated the corn yield dipped below a re… Read more

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2017 Census of Agriculture web… Read more

K-State beef cattle experts say post-weaning sale weight isn’t the only factor in the equation Read more

Struggling with respiratory disease in your herd? Consider the benefits of laboratory diagnostics. Read more

The 2021 Forum Will Be Virtual and Registration Is Free Read more

Rabo AgriFinance continues its path to becoming the leader in U.S. agricultural lending with an internal promotion of Shawn Smeins to head the business. Throughout his 25+ year tenure, Smeins … Read more

At the right price, wheat middlings are a good source of protein, fiber and phosphorus for livestock, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Kendra Graham. Read more

High vomitoxin levels are leading to the rejection of some corn at grain elevators this year. Vomitoxin detected in corn so far is enough that at some elevators, trucks are not permitted to le… Read more

When a football team has an “open” date during the season, you will often hear the coach say that they are going to spend the first part of the practice time reviewing the “fundamentals”. Occa… Read more

Adapting market development programs for U.S. pork, beef and lamb to a COVID-impacted world and meeting the rapidly changing needs of international consumers were dominant themes of the U.S. M… Read more

The rains are finally replenishing reserves in most areas. Though a bit late for some things, it is still a boost for forages that have been stockpiled and they have leaped in compensatory gro… Read more

Daily Choice boxed beef has started climbing again in the first week of November. Rib, chuck, and round all inched higher throughout this week, giving hope to some seasonal demand for cuts bor… Read more

The KLA Board of Directors met Monday, November 16, and made the decision to move the 2020 KLA Convention to a virtual format. COVID-related limits on gatherings, implemented by Sedgwick Count… Read more

By many measures, beef demand has remained remarkably strong since the pandemic started in March.  The first half of the year was characterized by unparalleled disruptions in both beef supply … Read more

Feed grain and oilseed prices have undergone some dramatic changes over the past couple of months. These changes are indicative of changes to underlying fundamentals in those markets and will … Read more

Pasture systems are the foundation for cattle operations. A good pasture plan is important, along with knowing how to monitor and improve health of pastures. Read more

Winter is not far off, so start paying more attention to your replacement heifers as they come into feed. You know that very soon they will be exposed to bulls and the breeding season will sta… Read more

Cattlemen with stocker cattle targeted for growing or grazing programs have several options when it comes to growth enhancing technologies. Implants – whether short term or long duration – sup… Read more

Despite all the challenges of this year, we had a fantastic spring corn silage trial with record number of entries. Our traditional field day had to be canceled, but we moved online and had 61… Read more

September beef exports were fairly steady with last year in major Asian markets, but trended lower overall, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (… Read more

K-State experts advise careful monitoring for best health outcomes in newly weaned calves Read more

We’re constantly having to change, whether it’s because we want to, or we must. Change means making a decision (not changing is still a decision), which requires obtaining information, analyzi… Read more

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) today released the following statement in response to Interior Department Secretary David Bernhardt’s Secret… Read more

Rainfall ranks as one of the most important factors that influence ranchers’ management decisions, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. Read more

NCBA, a contractor to the beef checkoff, convened thought leaders in nutrition research, public health and dietetics to build on the upcoming launch of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and… Read more

Fresh calves entering the feedyard face multiple challenges as they adapt to their new environment. Where to eat and drink, plus who gets to go first are all nuances fresh cattle must learn. P… Read more

Of all the lessons I’ve learned in 2020, one that I hope everyone has taken advantage of is vast opportunities to learn. With many cattle meetings and educational seminars postponed, it’s easy… Read more

Winter wheat is used for grain-only, forage-only or dual-purpose systems targeting cattle grazing and grain production. In the Southern Plains, stocker producers interested in grazing winter w… Read more

Consider this dilemma. You have one employee with a consistent tendency to overreact to common situations in the workplace such as which employees will do specific tasks, who is chosen to oper… Read more

Cattle are creatures of habit. Delivering an accurate ration across the entire bunk every feeding is often overlooked but provides the consistency that they crave. When feeding cattle a total … Read more

The latest monthly trade data were released by the USDA Economic Research Service last week. The September data continued to show adjustments from the beef production and beef price changes ea… Read more

Study suggests vaccination at fall pregnancy checking may increase immunity against pneumonia during the first 30 days of life. Read more

Water is important nutrient for health and production Read more

The Crop Residue Exchange (http://cropresidueexchange.unl.edu) is a free online tool designed to link cattle producers to crop producers with available grazing resources. The Exchange makes it… Read more

During the fall and winter of 2020 Nebraska Beef Extension Educators will host six Beef Profitability Workshops to help the beef producer evaluate their operations to make them more profitable… Read more

The Federal Task Force on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria released the updated National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria 2020-2025 on October 9, 2020, based on t… Read more

Millions use Twitter to share their rapid-fire opinions, observations and connections to real-time events. And natural disasters are often major conversation starters. With that in mind, Natio… Read more

Dear Fellow Cattle Producer, Read more

The Texas Beef Council (TBC) has launched Season One of “Beef Loving Chefs,” a new podcast that gives chefs and others in the foodservice and hospitality industries the opportunity to share th… Read more

Matching the number of cattle to the grass and feed resources on the ranch is a constant challenge for any cow-calf producer. Also producers strive to maintain cow numbers to match their marke… Read more

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will address supplemental feeding for West Texas cattle producers during a free “On the Line with AgriLife” webinar at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 17. Read more