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Stick to the facts and sell/buy

Stick to the facts and sell/buy

Don't ignore the lessons from 2023, since bred heifers were dead equity and five-year-old cows were the bottom of the bell curve.

New Zealand company brings its virtual fencing technology to U.S.

New Zealand company brings its virtual fencing technology to U.S.

Live Stream Thursday, Dec. 26 at 1 PM CT - Halter brings virtual fencing technology to U.S. We talk with CEO Craig Piggott to find out how it works and what makes it unique.

Chinese-made drone ban moves forward

Chinese-made drone ban moves forward

Live Stream, Monday, December 23 at 1 PM CT - What is the Countering CCP Drones Act that is included in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act? What could it mean for the U.S. and Chinese drone manufacturers and those that operate on their farms and ranches?

Mexico seminars aim to expand Costco’s sales of U.S. pork, beef

Mexico seminars aim to expand Costco’s sales of U.S. pork, beef

U.S. pork exports to Mexico have totaled nearly 950,000 metric tons, up 6% from last year’s record pace; beef exports increased 13% to 193,000 metric tons.

APHIS removes Brucella spp., other agents from BSAT list

APHIS removes Brucella spp., other agents from BSAT list

Delisting five animal and plant agents should allow more entities to conduct safe research to enhance ability to control these diseases.

Livestock trade pioneer passes

Livestock trade pioneer passes

A trailblazer in livestock trade between the U.S. and Mexico passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Import Alert: New World screwworm restrictions on live animals from El Salvador

Import Alert: New World screwworm restrictions on live animals from El Salvador

The USDA's APHIS Veterinary Services is restricting the import of animal commodities originating from or transiting El Salvador due to confirmed New World screwworm in cattle.

Beef quality grading unplugged

Beef quality grading unplugged

Consumers and producers alike are often confused by beef quality grading systems — how they work and what they mean.

US cattle markets surge as prices hit multi-year highs

US cattle markets surge as prices hit multi-year highs

Cattle prices rise, while concerns over feeder cattle imports and potential USDA decisions on border reopening add uncertainty to future market trends.

Temps to quickly moderate across the Heartland

Temps to quickly moderate across the Heartland

WEATHER UPDATE Dec. 17, 2024: A seasonally active, but mixed weather pattern resumes.