Cattle on feed numbers decline 3% year-over-year as Mexico import ban and low domestic inventory continue to tighten supplies ...
It’s unclear what truly prompts cows to calve, other than a hormonal connection. Rasby and McCarthy explain studies show ...
January USDA cattle reports could reveal if beef herd has hit bottom and started rebuilding, which could have major implications on markets.
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots ...
Escalating costs for hay and supplements has many cattle producers concerned, especially in the face of very poor pasture conditions and limited hay supplies in some areas of Missouri. Current feed ...
AMES, Iowa – Iowa beef producers have to balance dietary and nutritional considerations with getting the most value for their dollar after feed prices skyrocketed this winter as a result of last ...
The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current levels. In ...
In the northern Great Plains, winter is a fact of life in which severe cold temperatures, frequent dangerous wind chills, and ...
Winter stress factors for cattle don’t just include the weather, but also mud, feed quality and quantity, body condition, ...
Lice thrive in cold weather, causing weight loss up to 0.21 pounds daily. Systemic drugs work best on sucking lice while topical options handle both types.
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture cattle inventory report delivered another signal that the U.S. beef herd has yet to ...