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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.

Sumitomo and Papalotla partner to support climate-smart livestock systems

Sumitomo and Papalotla partner to support climate-smart livestock systems

SCOA will invest in Papalotla's Brazilian subsidiary specializing in hybrid pasture seeds designed to restore degraded lands and reduce GHGs.

American Prairie marches on

American Prairie marches on

Many believe removing livestock from the Western shortgrass prairie is the goal of this environmental movement.

Cattle and forage management for grazing success

Cattle and forage management for grazing success

Evaluating pastures, culling open cows, and stockpiling fescue now can lower feed costs and improve herd productivity into spring.

July 2025 USDA cattle-on-feed highlights

July 2025 USDA cattle-on-feed highlights

Number of cattle on feed July 1 was 11.124 million head, below pre-report estimates and year-ago.