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January 2025 USDA Cattle-On-Feed highlights

January 2025 USDA Cattle-On-Feed highlights

Highlights from the USDA's Cattle-On-Feed report for January 2025.

Farm Progress America, Jan. 27, 2025

Farm Progress America, Jan. 27, 2025

Mike Pearson tells listeners about the Senate Ag Committee hearing held this week to consider Brooke Rollins for the next U.S. Secretary of Ag.

Study finds lean red meat supports gut and heart health

Study finds lean red meat supports gut and heart health

Most sustainable improvements in cardiovascular markers, such as LDL cholesterol, were seen with a consistent balanced diet that included lean red meat from beef or pork.

Keep the emotion out of cattle marketing

Keep the emotion out of cattle marketing

For producers work the sell/buy cattle market method, the result is working smarter not harder in the end.

Record cattle futures driven by cash market momentum

Record cattle futures driven by cash market momentum

Cattle futures surged to record highs, driven by strong cash market support and increased fund buying, despite limited movement in cash prices.

Weather disaster help available

Weather disaster help available

Ranchers should consider getting some relief for livestock losses due to severe weather through USDA’s indemnity program.

Nebraska-based global center to drive bioeconomy solutions for future of food

Nebraska-based global center to drive bioeconomy solutions for future of food

An international research project led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln aims to shape the future of food with sustainable solutions, positioning Nebraska as a leader in the bioeconomy sector.

Cattle recordkeeping system for success

Cattle recordkeeping system for success

As the new year begins, cattle producers are encouraged to evaluate their recordkeeping systems and identify areas for improvement.

Farm Progress America, Jan. 24, 2025

Farm Progress America, Jan. 24, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the California proposal to phase out diesel trucks. They are hitting the brakes when it comes to the controversial plan.

Coetzee awarded 2025 NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences

Coetzee awarded 2025 NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences

Research includes developing innovative, objective methods to quantify pain in food-producing animals, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep and swine.