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New World screwworm fears push beef prices higher

New World screwworm fears push beef prices higher

Prices for pork and poultry remain relatively flat.

Senate confirms Tyler Clarkson as USDA general counsel

Senate confirms Tyler Clarkson as USDA general counsel

Rollins says Clarkson “understands how to cut red tape and deliver results for rural America” and will help implement USDA’s reorganization.

Hubbard Feeds welcomes director of beef nutrition

Hubbard Feeds welcomes director of beef nutrition

Dr. Troy Wistuba has broad industry experience, including seedstock, commercial cow/calf, show livestock, receiving, stocker and feedlot cattle.

Cattle market update: What can we expect in the near term?

Cattle market update: What can we expect in the near term?

LIVE STREAM TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 2:00 PM CT - An after-the-markets close look at where the cattle market is at and likely trending in the near term.

NCBA supports withdrawal of harmful speed limiter rule

NCBA supports withdrawal of harmful speed limiter rule

Cattlemen’s group says rule would have compromised road safety and driver flexibility; praises DOT for standing with haulers.

Fifth cultivated meat company gains FDA approval

Fifth cultivated meat company gains FDA approval

Believer Meats has also completed construction of its North Carolina facility—the world’s only large-scale lab-grown meat production site.

Researchers tackle growing cyber threats to U.S. agriculture

Researchers tackle growing cyber threats to U.S. agriculture

Cyberattacks in recent years have demonstrated hackers’ ability to shut down processing plants, halt livestock purchases and cost corporations millions.

Prefeedlot respiratory vaccination improves cattle health and growth outcomes

Prefeedlot respiratory vaccination improves cattle health and growth outcomes

A new review in a special issue of Applied Animal Science reveals that strategic timing of bovine respiratory disease vaccinations in beef cattle during the cow-calf phase can significantly improve disease prevention and cattle health.

Review biosecurity basics to keep the herd safe

Review biosecurity basics to keep the herd safe

Take basic biosecurity steps that cost little to nothing but can save a lot of money and protect your herd.

Understanding calf digestive development in beef and dairy systems

Understanding calf digestive development in beef and dairy systems

K-State experts explain how early nutrition impacts rumen development and what beef producers can learn from dairy practices.