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Farm Progress America, September 5, 2025

Farm Progress America, September 5, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Creighton Rural Main Street Index which centers on the Corn Belt is leaving lenders worry about the future.

COOL: Facts vs. feelings

COOL: Facts vs. feelings

Claiming cattle producers see record profits from country-of-origin labeling doesn’t make it fact.

BEEF takeaways going into Fall 2025

BEEF takeaways going into Fall 2025

Life in the cattle business just keeps getting more interesting. Let’s recap a few happenings of the year to date.

FDA approves gamithromycin injectable for BRD in cattle

FDA approves gamithromycin injectable for BRD in cattle

Gamrozyne is first generic version approved to treat and control bovine respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.

NCBA testifies at trade hearing investigation on Brazil

NCBA testifies at trade hearing investigation on Brazil

Urges U.S. trade officials to hold Brazil accountable for unfair practices.

Farm Progress America September 4, 2025

Farm Progress America September 4, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the increase in screwworm in the Mexican cattle herd, but the parasite will impact any warm-blooded animal.

Analyzing feeder cattle receipts and heifer retention data

Analyzing feeder cattle receipts and heifer retention data

The percentage of feeder and stocker cattle receipts that are heifers is a good stat to watch for signs of herd rebuilding.

Harvest corn silage at the right moisture

Harvest corn silage at the right moisture

Manage nitrate risks while optimizing feed quality and storage.

JBS among meatpackers fined as Brazil cracks down on illegal cattle

JBS among meatpackers fined as Brazil cracks down on illegal cattle

Brazilian environmental authorities seized ~7,000 illegal cattle. Nearly 25% of Brazil's US beef exports come from high-risk areas like the Amazon.

Farm Progress America, September 2, 2025

Farm Progress America, September 2, 2025

Mike Pearson looks at the dramatic increase in meat prices consumers are facing at the grocery store.