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Farm Progress America, Jan. 2, 2025

Farm Progress America, Jan. 2, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the USDA's beagle brigade and the training they go through at the USDA's Detector Center.

4T Gelbvieh named 2024 American Gelbvieh Association Breeder of the Year

4T Gelbvieh named 2024 American Gelbvieh Association Breeder of the Year

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) recognized 4T Gelbvieh as the 2024 Breeder of the Year during the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Registration for Feedlot Forum 2025 closes January 6

Registration for Feedlot Forum 2025 closes January 6

The Forum will be Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center, and the registration deadline is Jan. 6.

Yield grading unplugged

Yield grading unplugged

Determination of yield grades, like quality grades, has long been a factor in placing value on beef carcasses. But attention to yield grades is becoming less important in today’s beef business.

2025 Driftless Region Beef Conference offers feedlot-specific topics

2025 Driftless Region Beef Conference offers feedlot-specific topics

University extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin offer annual event.

Port labor contract dispute puts U.S. pork, beef exports at risk

Port labor contract dispute puts U.S. pork, beef exports at risk

About $100 million of U.S. red meat is shipped out of the affected ports on a weekly basis.

Tips for managing cattle grazing cornstalks

Tips for managing cattle grazing cornstalks

K-State beef cattle experts share nutrition advice for herds grazing crop residues in winter.

Latest ruling halts Corporate Transparency Act – again

Latest ruling halts Corporate Transparency Act – again

Farmers no longer facing January deadline to file with feds.

Farm Progress America, Dec. 30, 2024

Farm Progress America, Dec. 30, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at how Mexico violated a trade agreement with the USA with its decree to ban GMO corn.

2025: Don’t over complicate the cattle market

2025: Don’t over complicate the cattle market

One lesson to know is don't pay attention to cow depreciation in this market.