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USDA announces $824 million in new funding to protect livestock health

USDA announces $824 million in new funding to protect livestock health

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is taking several additional actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry.

May/June 2024 edition of BEEF now available

May/June 2024 edition of BEEF now available

Cattle and beef market outlook, grazing and enhancing forage, supplementing first-calf heifers, and more.

This Week in Agribusiness, June 1, 2024

This Week in Agribusiness, June 1, 2024

Kansas and Iowa crop updates, dairy markets, bio ag and the Farm Progress Show and HPAI management are highlighted this week.

Thompson continues farm bill push after successful committee vote

Thompson continues farm bill push after successful committee vote

Legislative Watch: Ways and Means holds jurisdiction over trade legislation; $850 million to battle animal disease threats; Voluntary carbon credit law.

The details tell the story

The details tell the story

With cattle numbers down again and fields greening up, will there be an abundance of hay in the market?

USDA celebrates 100 years of agriculture innovation

USDA celebrates 100 years of agriculture innovation

USDA-Agricultural Research Service celebrated the 100-year anniversary of Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory.

Vytelle expands to Melbourne, Australia with its 21st global bovine IVF lab

Vytelle expands to Melbourne, Australia with its 21st global bovine IVF lab

Vytelle announced plans to open its twenty-first Vytelle ADVANCETM lab in Melbourne in the third quarter of 2024.

Beef fundamentals turning murky

Beef fundamentals turning murky

As the leverage shifts in favor of the feedlot and away from the packer, higher to sharply higher cash steer prices are likely.

Management strategies to reduce pink eye in cattle

Management strategies to reduce pink eye in cattle

Management strategies to reduce cattle herd pink eye issues.

Summer grazing

Summer grazing

K-State veterinarians recommend a variety of summer grazing management techniques to keep pastureland healthy and maximize its use.