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Holstein pedigrees updated to include Slick gene

Holstein pedigrees updated to include Slick gene

Official Holstein pedigrees updated to include labeling for animals carrying Slick gene for shorter hair coat.

JBS eyes Africa growth with $2.5 billion meatpacking investment

JBS eyes Africa growth with $2.5 billion meatpacking investment

Firm plans to build three poultry plants as well as two for beef and one for pork in Nigeria.

Screwworms impacting cattle trade

Screwworms impacting cattle trade

U.S./Mexico border closed to Mexican cattle imports — “This could get ugly real fast.”

RaboResearch: Productivity and efficiency will power the next U.S. cow herd rebuild

RaboResearch: Productivity and efficiency will power the next U.S. cow herd rebuild

Producers will need an adaptive, trial-and-error mindset to navigate the changing environment.

Feedlot Forum 2025 features ‘Cattle feeding in a changing environment’

Feedlot Forum 2025 features ‘Cattle feeding in a changing environment’

Forum will discuss how to cope with current pressures.

Terminal crossbreeding: A missed opportunity

Terminal crossbreeding: A missed opportunity

Industry-wide terminal crossbreeding would require a somewhat new segment of the industry to develop aimed exclusively at producing replacement females.

When to start grazing wheat pasture?

When to start grazing wheat pasture?

Later rains have many wondering when to turn calves out.

AMS extends comment period on fed cattle market rule

AMS extends comment period on fed cattle market rule

Comments on fed cattle price discovery and fairness under PSA can now be submitted until Jan. 10, 2025.

Panel talks capturing added value in cattle

Panel talks capturing added value in cattle

Three industry professionals discussed value-based marketing and changes in the beef cattle industry at Angus Convention.

University of Nebraska launches data science, climate resilience programs

University of Nebraska launches data science, climate resilience programs

The programs aim to engage high school teachers and their students in agricultural STEM topics.