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The skinny on what your hay bales really weigh

The skinny on what your hay bales really weigh

Your hay bales might be shedding weight faster than you'd expect.

NIAA’s Annual Conference to focus on protecting animal agriculture

NIAA’s Annual Conference to focus on protecting animal agriculture

Andy Curliss, National Pork Producers Council, will open the program as the keynote discussing the current state of activism against animal agriculture.

FFA Tribute: Tucker Rohrig

FFA Tribute: Tucker Rohrig

The FFA tribute this week goes to Tucker Rohrig, the Iowa State FFA South Central Vice President. Pearson talks with Rohrig about his background in agriculture, what makes him want to be a leader in the industry and where his future may be headed.

Sweepstakes campaigns keep U.S. beef, pork on Japan’s menus

Sweepstakes campaigns keep U.S. beef, pork on Japan’s menus

USMEF is utilizing consumer incentives to defend U.S. red meat's market share as country's foodservice struggles with inflation and reduced incomes.

Beefing up strategies for a stronger beef industry

Beefing up strategies for a stronger beef industry

Tighter U.S. cattle and beef supplies will support prices, but consumer demand will set the limits.

Bunk space allotment studied for limit-fed beef heifers

Bunk space allotment studied for limit-fed beef heifers

Feed efficiency improvement in newly received beef cattle on limit-fed versus ad libitum diet must offset cost of increasing bunk space.

Exports, tariffs: What’s ahead for the markets?

Exports, tariffs: What’s ahead for the markets?

Live Stream Thursday, February 27 at 1 PM CT - What's ahead for the markets? Richard Brock shares his thoughts.

Mitigating pregnancy loss in cow herds

Mitigating pregnancy loss in cow herds

Many factors go into pregnancy loss, both before and after the calf is born, but a few management changes can help mitigate calf loss.

Sweet molasses feed key to understanding grazing behavior in cattle

Sweet molasses feed key to understanding grazing behavior in cattle

Recognizing behavior could optimize herd distribution and enhance nutrition.

Retail meat sales see dollar distribution shifts in January 2025

Retail meat sales see dollar distribution shifts in January 2025

Ground beef had an enormous month, with year-over-year sales up 13.7% to $1.6 billion during January.