In today’s day and age, we rarely go anywhere without some kind of technology in our pocket or vehicle. Even in the livestock industry, there is an app for many of the tasks we conduct each da… Read more

In 2020, the US exported $7.6 billion in beef and variety meat products (down 6% from 2019); variety meat exports to all partners accounted for 11.8% of that value, down from 12.4% in 2019. Wh… Read more

For every livestock producer providing the best care possible to their animals is a top priority. However, providing that care while being able to maintain a positive bottom line is crucial to… Read more

Frost seeding of legumes in February and early March can be used to improve pasture, hay quality and yield. Red and white clover are the most frequently utilized legumes in frost seeding. The … Read more

You know current agriculture markets are unique when a seasoned agriculture economist refers to them as “fluid and strange.” That’s exactly how Mike Pearson, anchor of This Week in Agribusines… Read more

Purina Animal Nutrition introduces Purina® Plus, an innovative feeder calf program, which aims to help cattle producers supply high-value, low-risk feeder calves to the marketplace. Purina® Pl… Read more

Cattle producers Hugh Sanburg, Norman Voyles, Jr. and Jimmy Taylor are the new leaders of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). This officer team is responsible for guidin… Read more

Win cash prizes and claim bragging rights by entering the second annual Connor Agriscience / Sealpro® “You be the Judge” Forage Contest. Based off last year’s wildly successful World Ag Expo e… Read more

February release of USDA FAS data put a wrap on 2020, and what was a volatile year to say the least. Beef exports posted a nearly record high in December, lifting the annual total to only down… Read more

The USDA Cattle on Feed report was recently released which set total inventory levels on February 1, in feedlots of +1,000 head capacity, at 12.106 million head, 1.5% (178,000 head) above a ye… Read more

Infectious disease can impact cow-calf operations in dramatic (death losses and illnesses) and not-so-dramatic (drains on weight gain and reproductive performance) ways. Some of these disease … Read more

The South Dakota Grassland Coalition and SDSU Extension have released a 25-video series featuring ranchers from across the state who discovered the benefits of matching calving to their ranch … Read more

Adopting the ecologically sensitive, low-cost conservation management pasture-cropping practice could help landowners regain the health and resiliency of soils sustaining degradation over the years. Read more

Beef production often gets labeled as unsustainable partly because of its large water footprint. Estimates of the water used to produce one pound of beef are 1,675 gallons compared with 545 ga… Read more

Two days of educational training offering Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Wichita County … Read more

The 2018 Farm Bill authorized the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to provide benefits to qualifying producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by eligible loss condi… Read more

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced the U.S. launch of Increxxaä (tulathromycin injection) for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Increxxa quickly ta… Read more

A Kansas State University beef cattle specialist is urging the state’s producers to continue monitoring their cattle’s condition, especially during periods when Mother Nature sends her winter chill. Read more

The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) developed a new recipe series seeking to elevate beef within the hottest new cooking genre of 2021 - air frying. According to market research conducted by NDP Gro… Read more

The extreme cold and snowy weather has arrived at a very unfortunate time for spring calving cow herds. Cows and heifers are beginning the calving season and some newborn calves are certain to… Read more

The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot is a two-day virtual event and will be held Feb. 23-24, featuring 15 unique educational sessions. The title sponsor of the event is Corteva Ag… Read more

A massive and extended winter blast has engulfed the southern plains before spreading across much of the Delta and mid-south then ultimately affecting most of the eastern half of the country. … Read more

Many times when we think of cattle diseases we concentrate on infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, or we may think of parasites such as worms, lice, and flies. But, it is import… Read more

The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is launching a photography competition for high school students with a chance to win s… Read more

The Timmerman Feedyard Management Internship is a nationally renowned feedyard management training program, exclusive to the University of Nebraska­­–Lincoln, which has been producing feedyard… Read more

The changes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance plan took effect on January 20, 2021, for the crop year 2021 a… Read more

FED CATTLE: Fed cattle traded steady to $1 higher compared to last week on a live basis. Prices on a live basis were primarily $113 to $114 while dressed prices were mainly $180. Read more

We can certainly say this past year has had its challenges. However, quality of forages made in 2020 was much better for most compared to the previous two years. Weather conditions were more f… Read more

“Evaluating a calving distribution takes very little time but can provide valuable insight into reproductive performance and productivity of the herd,” says University of Missouri Extension ve… Read more

If you are reading this, there is a good chance you have been dealing with impacts from the significant winter storm wreaking havoc on a large portion of the U.S. – even in the deep south. Pow… Read more

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The USDA NASS released the highly anticipated January 1 cattle inventory report last week, giving the cattle industry confirmation that the cattle cycle continues to contract. Beef cows were d… Read more

Reproductive losses account for $1 billion in lost revenue to the beef industry each year. All the way from conception to birth, we depend on a lot of things to go right, whether we are talkin… Read more

In the last 20 to 30 years, there has been a lot of discussion about sustainable agriculture. ‘Sustainable’ has been a buzzword in many industries for the last 20 years with everybody from far… Read more

Things will likely look quite different in the next four years as it pertains to legislative and regulatory issues. I’m writing this the day before the inauguration, and by the time this magaz… Read more

This time of year, we receive several questions regarding supplementing cows and calves. Often, I must ask what feeds are available and prices as this is rarely included in the original reques… Read more

Winter in South Dakota is often not for the faint of heart, especially for livestock producers. The good news is that eventually there will be some signs of spring. The bad news is we there ar… Read more

Winter is here! As I write this, we have had some snow and freezing temperatures along with a healthy dose of mud, but the worst is yet to come. Some grazers may still be utilizing stockpiled … Read more

Cattle slaughter got a lot of attention in 2020 as the sector raced to deal with labor challenges in the spring that greatly impacted processing volumes. At its lowest point, federally inspect… Read more

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts will present an East Texas Pasture Management course online Feb. 19. Read more

Beef lovers, start your engines! The Texas Beef Council (TBC) and its consumer brand, Beef Loving Texans, will help put beef in the spotlight at the upcoming Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 … Read more

Winter and early spring calving can lead to health risks for the newborns, North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists caution. Read more

D&D Technologies®, the world leader in high-performance gate hardware, has just introduced a new line of adjustable, self-closing hinges for round-post gates and fences. The new TruClose® … Read more

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall was named to the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee last week. Prior to being elected as a senator this past November, Marshall served on the Ag… Read more