What provides encouragement to do a job and achieve an objective? The answer depends on who needs the encouragement. Some people respond to the carrot while other people respond to the stick. … Read more

A new manual, Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction, is available through University of Missouri Extension, said Jordan Thomas, extension state beef reproduction specialist. Read more

Rural MindsTM Provides Education and Resources to Confront the Stigma of Mental Illness Read more

The 2021 Profiles and Perspectives Community Enrichment Series will begin this month with a live virtual lunchtime presentation by regenerative cattle rancher Meredith Ellis at noon (CDT) Thur… Read more

The beef industry has been making moves to use BQA as the gold standard of animal welfare, and that is good news for producers. Consumers care about the welfare of food animals whose product m… Read more

Today (October 20), the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of the Cattle Contract Library Act, led by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Read more

Oct. 22 event in Brenham will focus on ranching for tomorrow Read more

The United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) released the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook on October 18, 2021. This monthly report provides an … Read more

The Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics is in the process of developing resources and services specifically for transitioning agricultural operations and beginning far… Read more

Many all-natural programs, commercial feedlots, and cattle producers who retain ownership through the feedlot understand that weaning programs that boost the immunity of the calf by minimizing… Read more

Last week, Josh discussed the record beef export levels that were seen for August. International trade continues to be a bright spot for cattle markets and fed cattle prices have not yet pulle… Read more

As a result of the current pandemic, terms such as “herd immunity,” “infection rates,” and “contact tracing” are now part of daily conversations. Similar terms and principles would apply if an… Read more

Oklahoma has finally received much needed moisture and a break from summer heat, finally it feels like fall! Over the next two weeks, we will be discussing the evaluation of feedstuffs on a co… Read more

Talk about cattle markets these past few weeks has focused on the cow and fed heifer slaughter. Beef cow slaughter has been strong since this time last year and has been impact by the western … Read more

The combination of drought impacts and high crop prices mean that beef cattle producers face significantly higher feed costs this winter. Increased feed costs have been impacting feedlots for … Read more

The first light frosts are still a few weeks away in Nebraska. However, planning for these events should be considered by beef producers grazing plants in the sorghum family. In addition to so… Read more

Watch the Sept. 2, 2021 webinar, "Considerations When Developing Winter Cow Care Agreements," for a more in-depth look at creating good agreements for all parties. Read more

UC-Davis professor calls methane emissions an opportunity for industry Read more

Beef cattle experts share the factors that influence the well-being of the cow herd Read more

When consumers are dining at a restaurant or shopping at the grocery store meat case, what are they considering the most when making a meal decision? Taste. Read more

Recently a U.S. District Court in Arizona purported to vacate the navigable waters protection rule (NWPR) nationwide. Despite a standing U.S. Department of Justice memorandum opposing such nat… Read more

“Opponents of the Beef Checkoff have criticized the program for all sorts of things: being outdated, being unfair…even doing business behind closed doors,” said Greg Hanes, CEO of the Cattleme… Read more

Topics include toxic plants, brands, beef cattle policy Read more

Event to be held May 11-12 in Kansas City, speaker proposals sought Read more

Winter feed costs are the largest single expense in most livestock grazing production systems. Extending the grazing to reduce the cost of feeding stored feed will greatly increase profits. La… Read more

USDA announced an additional $100 million investment into the food supply chain infrastructure last week. This funding is on top of the $500 million announced earlier this year and, according … Read more

Cows in moderate body condition (BCS 5 to 6) usually require an average of about 55 to 65 days to resume fertile cycles after calving – meaning that mature cows that calve during the first 35 … Read more

LMIC’s cattle feeding returns for the month of September locked in another profit, albeit small. September is the 5th month of 2021 to post positive returns. Since April, estimated returns hav… Read more

When looking at trading activity in recent weeks, the volume and open interest is quite similar for live cattle and feeder cattle futures compared to a year ago. Live cattle option open intere… Read more

Following warnings about government intervention in beef and cattle markets from leading agricultural economists from around the country, François Léger, Owner and CEO of FPL Food, on behalf o… Read more

Over the past several weeks we have discussed how the data collected at weaning can help to cost effectively manage the cow herd. At a time of continued high grain prices, Oklahoma cattle prod… Read more

After the driest September on record, last night we got what my dad would have called a “million-dollar rain”. For producers relying on winter pasture to grow purchased or retained calves this… Read more

In the latest livestock trade data, August beef exports were up 21.3 percent year over year with year-to-date total beef exports also up 21.0 percent from 2020. Beef exports in the month of Au… Read more

In response to a request from Congress and USDA, the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) has completed an extensive report on the U.S. cattle market. The… Read more

There are times feed in the local area is scarce or expensive. This may happen during a time of drought or other natural or manmade disaster. With the help of UNL’s modified Feed Cost Cow-Q-La… Read more

U.S. beef exports soared to another new value record in August, topping the $1 billion mark for the first time, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federati… Read more

With dry conditions in much of the western half of the United States, reports of livestock producers looking for fall and winter forage are accumulating. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cro… Read more

Today (Oct. 7), NCBA vice president and South Dakota rancher Todd Wilkinson testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Wilkinson addressed the need to avoid one-size-fits-all polic… Read more

Rural landowners often are interested in raising livestock to slaughter for personal consumption, local marketing or for normal commodity markets. Advantages to raising your own beef include h… Read more

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension will be presenting phase two of the BeefUP series, with in-person meetings in Watertown and Pierre. Experts at both two-day sessions will discuss… Read more

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in September, down 14 points to a reading of 124. With producers feeling less optimistic about both current conditions on their fa… Read more

A newly-published white paper, “Pathway to Climate Neutrality for U.S. Beef and Dairy Cattle Production” by Drs. Sara E. Place, chief sustainability officer for Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELA… Read more

During periods of drought, it is important to consider and be aware of the factors that can be a concern during these conditions, specifically nitrates and prussic acid. In normal years plant … Read more

Vaccines are crucial to keeping livestock healthy and productive. While vaccines do not provide absolute protection, the “added insurance” helps stimulate the animal’s immune system and increa… Read more