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Nervous cattle markets struggle with market fundamentals

Nervous cattle markets struggle with market fundamentals

There is no indication of significant heifer retention, and herd rebuilding is slow to start.

USDA ramps up screwworm fight as cattle futures surge

USDA ramps up screwworm fight as cattle futures surge

New sterile fly facility, border enforcement measures, and shifting corn outlook fuel volatility in feeder and live cattle markets.

Finding the sweet spot in summer supplementation

Finding the sweet spot in summer supplementation

Research shows higher rates boost stocker calf gains, but efficiency drops as supplementation increases.

Farm Progress America, August 18, 2025

Farm Progress America, August 18, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the update on the cattle and other livestock markets released last week by the USDA.

USMEF showcase highlights demand for diverse U.S. meat cuts in Latin America

USMEF showcase highlights demand for diverse U.S. meat cuts in Latin America

U.S. beef, pork producers connect with international customers at Guatemala event.

Smooth bedstraw weed spreads throughout Ohio

Smooth bedstraw weed spreads throughout Ohio

Beef Brief: The weed’s spreading nature in hayfields significantly reduces grass and legume yield.

FFA TRIBUTE: Josie Nold, South Dakota State FFA Vice President

FFA TRIBUTE: Josie Nold, South Dakota State FFA Vice President

Mike Pearson talks with Josie Nold who is serving as the South Dakota FFA State Vice President.

State attorneys general get involved in beef labeling suit

State attorneys general get involved in beef labeling suit

Legal brief supports claims that JBS, Tyson, Cargill and National Beef deceptively sold products containing beef from animals of foreign origin under Product of USA label.

JBS drops as cattle shortage takes bigger toll on profits

JBS drops as cattle shortage takes bigger toll on profits

The U.S. cattle supply crunch is being exacerbated by the ban on Mexican cattle imports.

Market signals clear: Weaning pays, old paradigms don’t

Market signals clear: Weaning pays, old paradigms don’t

High cattle prices reveal profitable opportunities for prepared producers while challenging outdated industry thinking.