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Cattle auction prices react to futures market volatility

Cattle auction prices react to futures market volatility

Cattle auction prices dropped $20-50 per cwt last week as futures market volatility erased recent gains despite strong fundamental market conditions.

One Health research links human, animal health

One Health research links human, animal health

Projects include finding fibers that have best fermentability in cattle; using wheat bran to colonize piglets’ guts with bacteria from mature pigs.

Bezos Earth Fund supports project to develop Rumen Digital Twin

Bezos Earth Fund supports project to develop Rumen Digital Twin

BiomEdit and partners awarded nearly $2M to advance AI model for methane reduction strategies in cattle.

Japan close to opening market to Brazilian beef, minister says

Japan close to opening market to Brazilian beef, minister says

A move to allow Brazilian beef into Japan would also put rival shipments from the U.S. at risk.

Cattle markets react to policy uncertainty on beef and cattle imports

Cattle markets react to policy uncertainty on beef and cattle imports

Recent developments have impacted cattle markets but have not materially changed the underlying fundamentals.

Farm Progress America, October 29, 2025

Farm Progress America, October 29, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at Indonesia's palm oil production plantations and how a military invasion by the Indonesia government is impacting the soybean markets here in the USA.

Fall calving cows and creep feed

Fall calving cows and creep feed

Recent Oklahoma rainfall boosts cool season grass prospects, but limited fall growth makes strategic creep feeding essential for fall-born calves.

Farm Progress America, October 28, 2025

Farm Progress America, October 28, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at a study by Kent State University that confirms the environmental investments by farmers and the federal government are payoff when it comes to the wetlands.

Rep. Hageman’s bill would reinstate MCOOL for beef

Rep. Hageman’s bill would reinstate MCOOL for beef

Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act raises fines for falsely labeling beef as made in the USA.

An open letter regarding beef

An open letter regarding beef

An open letter to President Trump and Secretary Rollins, urging perspective on beef prices, supply, and the strength of free enterprise.