Western & Great Plains States continue to be plagued by extremely dry conditions and high priced forage.
Tue August 03, 2021
The challenges for packers to maintain consistent slaughter levels is apparent.
Mon August 02, 2021
In a new study published in PLOS Genetics, Decker and his team have uncovered evidence showing that cattle are losing important environmental adaptations.
Wed July 28, 2021
“The trade in cattle and beef under the USMCA is so out of balance that the United States cattle industry cannot benefit from beef exports to Asia or other parts of the world.
Tue July 27, 2021
Most producers will not know they have an anaplasmosis problem until they see dead cows or bulls.
Mon July 26, 2021
The overall message of these two reports is that declining cattle numbers are improving cattle market conditions both for the remainder of the year and into 2022 and beyond.
Mon July 26, 2021
July 1 Cattle Inventory Down 1 Percent; Beef Cows Down 2 Percent - Beef cows, at 31.4 million head, down 2 percent from a year ago.
Sat July 24, 2021
A Constructive Report... Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent; Placements Down 7 Percent; Marketings Up 3 Percent
Sat July 24, 2021
Total red meat supplies in freezers on June 30, 2021 were down 4 percent from the previous month and down 8 percent from last year.
Sat July 24, 2021
After reaching a 5-year high in 2020, the value of U.S. agricultural exports is forecast to reach an all-time high in fiscal year (FY) 2021, which ends September 30.
Fri July 23, 2021
Accumulated beef production was up 7 percent from last year, veal was down 20 percent, pork was up 2 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down slightly.
Thu July 22, 2021
NOAA has listed the current climate conditions in the Pacific as “favorable” for La Niña with chances for the pattern to develop set at 55%.
Tue July 20, 2021
Creep feeding is not cost-effective for commercial cow/calf operations in most circumstances.
Tue July 20, 2021
In a drought year, livestock management decisions become more difficult when feed resources are limited.
Tue July 20, 2021
Mineral nutrition is complex, with different macro minerals (required as percentage of diet) and micro minerals (required in ppm of diet) that are of concern.
Tue July 20, 2021
Rising feed prices continue to be reflected in feeder cattle markets.
Mon July 19, 2021
Interest rates on agricultural loans made by commercial banks increased slightly for some types of lending, but remained historically low through the first half of 2021.
Mon July 19, 2021
Space and exercise could be almost as important as food and water to the successful development of beef heifers raised in drylots
Mon July 19, 2021
Beef Production Remains Unchanged as the Drought Continues -- Cattle Prices Are Forecast Higher in the Second Half of 2021 and in 2022.
Sun July 18, 2021
What’s next for processors, producers, ranchers, and other stakeholders in the livestock industry?
Thu July 15, 2021
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