While most people shy away from a cow patty, the mounds of manure contain a plethora of valuable information for cattle ranchers. Testing manure and deciphering the results of the tests is the… Read more

The Fencing and Grazing Clinic, organized and hosted by Iowa Beef Center, Department of Animal Science, and ISU Beef Teaching Farm at Iowa State University, is set for June 17 at the Beef Teac… Read more

Tune in to Tennessee for the 28th annual Cattlemen’s College, Aug. 9-10, which kicks off the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. Cattlemen’s College, spon… Read more

This popular program will be at the Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center. Built grassroots up, it focuses on issues critical to beef feedlot producers and cutting-edge technology availabl… Read more

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc. has made the decision to build a new state-of-the-art cheese and whey protein processing plant in Dodge City. Gov. Laura Kelly and Hilmer Chief Executive Officer and… Read more

It seems odd to still be discussing Winter Storm Uri in May, more than two months after it battered Texas, but that is what the Texas Legislature is doing. Read more

The 2021 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium and Convention will kick off Tuesday afternoon, June 22, with the Young Producers Symposium. Developed by the planning committee, this event's th… Read more

New videos and personal accounts from farmers and ranchers impacted by the southern border crisis describe an overwhelming and often dangerous situation that must be addressed. Read more

Annual forages can provide flexibility when managing forage supply whether filling forage production gaps or serving as a primary forage source. Erika Lundy, ISU Extension and Outreach beef sp… Read more

There was a question last week about all the different methods that have been proposed to achieve adequate negotiated trade and true price discovery in the finished cattle market. There has be… Read more

According to Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel, the April USDA Cattle on Feed report requires careful interpretation. He said the typical year-to-… Read more

Dung beetles and earthworms may be small, but their value to cattle producers is high, according to a February 2021 survey of members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). The o… Read more

Often, by the time a cattle producer recognizes they have a “trich” problem, significant economic loss has already occurred. The first signs of an issue are often discovered during pregnancy c… Read more

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced Mike Huckabee will give the keynote address at its Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo, to be held July 23-25 at the Fort Worth Con… Read more

The following is a summary of the webinar “The Role of the Odor Footprint Tool in Livestock Nuisance Litigation” given on Jan. 21, 2021, as part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Departm… Read more

Futures price for most the live cattle and feeder cattle contract have shown substantial weakness through much of April 2021. Optimism from late in the winter and early in the spring is being … Read more

Metaphylaxis (administration of FDA antimicrobial, generally via injection, to high-health risk cattle upon arrival) is used to help manage bovine respiratory disease (BRD). The use of metaphy… Read more

Fed cattle markets rallied early in April but have stalled again and pulled back below $120/cwt. the last week of April. Ample supplies of fed cattle continue to hang over the market as feedlo… Read more

Following BQA guidelines is a commitment to consumers by producers for a quality product. It also ensures the safety, health, and welfare of both the processing team and cattle. A little plann… Read more

KLA continues to have concerns about President Joe Biden’s 30x30 proposal, which seeks to conserve 30% of the land and ocean in America by 2030. In conversations with USDA staff, KLA has made … Read more

Current drought conditions across many parts of Nebraska are prompting cattle producers to consider options for reducing stocking rates on rangeland and pasture as we look forward to this spri… Read more

Animal science specialists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have a new monthly video series — “Docs Talking Stock” — to share recommendations and updates on anima… Read more

The Animal Agriculture Alliance (AAA) released its updated Sustainability Impact Report last week. The 33-page report covers nine sectors of animal agriculture including beef, dairy, veal, por… Read more

Whether you are jumping into or preparing for breeding season, or you calve in the fall and have recently turned out mid gestation cows, you certainly have had a lower feed bill on your mind a… Read more

In his American Families Plan, President Biden targets several provisions of the tax code to raise approximately $1.5 trillion in revenue over the next 10 years. The National Cattlemen's Beef … Read more

Spring has arrived, a successful Ohio Beef Expo is in the rear view, and for many Ohio beef producers, there are calves on the ground. This is a critical time in the beef and forage production… Read more

As livestock producers prepare for another grazing season, thoughts are often directed towards grass conditions, animal conditioning, and fence repair. An additional very important considerati… Read more

Weather forecasts predict worsening drought conditions in the northern Great Plains for the 2021 growing season, which is bad news for cattle producers. Read more

Canadian Cattle on Feed numbers were released last week for April 1st data by Canfax. Canada’s placement data was similar to the U.S. showing a very strong placement month in March, up 44% com… Read more

Decisions in livestock production are never simple, but rather complex. Each decision or change in management results in multiple changes or outcomes downstream of the resulting change. One ex… Read more

In a previous article, I left you with a quick overview of the history of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program and the importance of the program today. In this article, I want to continue … Read more

FED CATTLE: Fed cattle traded steady to $1 lower compared to last week on a live basis. Prices on a live basis were primarily $120 to $122 while dressed prices were mostly $191 to $193. Read more

The USDA NASS Cold Storage report released for the month of March indicates total red meat supplies remain tight at 969.3 million pounds, down 6.0% from March and 16.6% lower than a year ago. … Read more

Rural landowners are often interested in raising livestock to slaughter for personal consumption, local marketing or for normal commodity markets. There are several options producers can use t… Read more

There are several benefits of estrus synchronization of beef cows. Regardless of when your calving season occurs, manipulating the reproductive process of your cow herd can result in shorter b… Read more

Last month Kenny, Josh, and I wrote about the challenges with making year-over-year comparisons to 2020. Comparisons will be based on periods in 2020 when COVID was having major impacts on the… Read more

The April USDA Cattle on Feed report requires careful interpretation. The typical year to year comparisons are mostly meaningless because of the pandemic disruptions affecting markets one year… Read more

Today (April 20), Elanco and Ducks Unlimited announced a partnership emphasizing the strong bond between environmental sustainability and agriculture – specifically beef cattle production – ac… Read more

The Cattle on Feed report released last Friday showed a stark contrast to a year ago. The expectations were for sharply higher placements and higher marketings following the COVID-19 disruptio… Read more

Selecting new herd sires is an annual process for beef producers. But before attending any bull sales, or ordering any semen from an artificial insemination (AI) rep, take the time to read thr… Read more

After surviving a busy calving season, producers are often ready to put the feed wagon away for a few months and turn pairs out to pasture. Dry conditions in the Upper Midwest however, may hav… Read more

Tyson Fresh Meats announced last week it has joined U.S. CattleTrace, making it the first beef processor to become a member of the animal disease traceability program. Shane Miller, the compan… Read more

Nitrate poisoning is something we think about with forages such as millet, oats, corn, sorghum, sudan, kochia and others that have been fertilized or if there is a drought, but water can also … Read more

On April 20, 2021 the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) released an EY study quantifying the impact a repeal of stepped-up basis would have on family businesses. The National Cattle… Read more

There’s nothing like green grass to remind many of us how much we love the livestock business. Amid market highs and lows, droughts, blizzards and floods, it is encouraging to remember how rel… Read more

SmartFeed delivers the latest technology in feed intake testing! Read more

No matter the circumstances, it seems that, for one reason or another, cattlemen end up with an orphaned calf or two every year. Read more

If you’re breeding for January calves, the time when you might begin to confirm pregnancy in those cows is approaching. During the fifth session of the 2021 Ohio Beef Cattle Management School … Read more

When lameness is identified in beef cattle, determining the cause of that condition is one of the first considerations. Read more