While some operations are increasing cow numbers, there are a couple segments decreasing numbers or exiting for good.
House passes the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act, which are strongly supported by America’s livestock producers.
Farmers First Trust uses a specific transaction process that can help farmers sell the family operation without the immediate ...
Despite the smallest U.S. cowherd in 73 years and corresponding tight feeder cattle supplies, the largest cattle feedyard north of the Rio Grande is under construction in Nebraska. When complete, ...
According to APHIS, New World screwworm (NWS) is a devastating pest. When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS ...
The U.S. beef cow herd is now the lowest since 1962, and with the majority of ag economists now expecting rebuilding to take place until Q2 of 2024 or later, that means even higher cattle prices could ...
Complacency happens to our operations when we decide we are simply too busy working in the business to work on the business.
Top of mind issues for producers and managers with cattle in feedyard or drylot pens during winter weather include bedding, ...
Cash cattle averaged $204.12 per cwt., up from last week, while lean carcass hog prices came in at $81.79 per cwt.
Estimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing forage intake must be estimated in order to make the calculations. Forage quality ...
A Jackson County, Colo., rancher was struck and killed by lightning Saturday afternoon. Multiple news outlets reported that Mike Morgan, 51, was feeding hay to cattle from the back of a trailer ...
Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging the progress made in ...