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Ribbon cutting celebrates new feedlot research, teaching, extension center

Ribbon cutting celebrates new feedlot research, teaching, extension center

The University of Nebraska held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday marking the completion of a feedlot research, teaching and extension center.

American Simmental Association announces Fall Focus 2024 in Amarillo, Texas

American Simmental Association announces Fall Focus 2024 in Amarillo, Texas

The American Simmental Association (ASA) invites cattle producers to the Texas Panhandle for Fall Focus 2024, Aug. 23-27 in Amarillo, Texas.

Farm Progress America, July 1, 2024

Farm Progress America, July 1, 2024

The USDA released the planted acreage report and the grain stock report. The data provided a bearish surprise for corn traders. Mike Pearson digs into the numbers.

U.S. Red Meat Symposium: Mexico still a growing market

U.S. Red Meat Symposium: Mexico still a growing market

Uncertainty on exporters’ minds related to the recent presidential election.

Cattle producers celebrate Supreme Court decision to rein in administrative overreach

Cattle producers celebrate Supreme Court decision to rein in administrative overreach

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision in the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.

Commitment leads to success in cattle marketing

Commitment leads to success in cattle marketing

Doug Ferguson suggests cattlemen should invest in themselves with books and other education beyond the cattle pen.

Farm Progress America, June 28, 2024

Farm Progress America, June 28, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at a lawsuit filed by Missouri chicken farmers against Tyson and Cal-Maine.

Sunn hemp can boost summer pastures

Sunn hemp can boost summer pastures

Frequent droughts in Missouri have livestock producers discussing more adaptable summer pasture options. MU researchers have extensively evaluated sunn hemp as one of them.

What’s your marketing plan for beef-on-dairy calves?

What’s your marketing plan for beef-on-dairy calves?

The recent market has been brighter than bright for dairies selling dairy-beef crossbred calves, but is your farm prepared for future market swings?

MU Extension to host 3 feedlot educational events this summer

MU Extension to host 3 feedlot educational events this summer

The University of Missouri Extension's educational events will cover health, nutrition, economics and more.