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Feedlot placements larger than expected

Feedlot placements larger than expected

U.S. feedlot inventory up 1% year over year on March 1.

Farm Progress America, March 22, 2024

Farm Progress America, March 22, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Greater Sage Grouse, native to sage grass areas, and how the bird is pitting the federal government against land owners and ranchers.

FAPRI agriculture baseline outlook reflects downward shifts

FAPRI agriculture baseline outlook reflects downward shifts

Farm income projected to fall to lowest level since 2020.

Reducing mature weight and increasing cow productivity

Reducing mature weight and increasing cow productivity

Increasing mature weight of beef cows in the United States is concerning.

Cargill awards more than $3 million to National FFA Organization

Cargill awards more than $3 million to National FFA Organization

Grant supports a variety of FFA programs and events during the three-year period.

New BRD vaccine could save U.S. cattle industry $1 billion annually

New BRD vaccine could save U.S. cattle industry $1 billion annually

Respiratory disease and related viruses kill 8 million calves each year.

Scientific breakthrough improves sustainability, profitability of cattle herds

Scientific breakthrough improves sustainability, profitability of cattle herds

Live Stream Wednesday April 10 at 1 pm CT: A groundbreaking diagnostic test could revolutionize sustainable cattle breeding practices. Tune in to learn more.

Collaboration studies cause, development of liver abscesses in cattle

Collaboration studies cause, development of liver abscesses in cattle

Gaining a complete understanding of condition will help effectively prevent liver abscesses.

Understanding price slides when buying and selling feeder cattle

Understanding price slides when buying and selling feeder cattle

A price slide is most efficient when it is roughly equal to the market discount as cattle get heavier.

CAB to award record $100k in scholarships

CAB to award record $100k in scholarships

Applications are open through April 30 for 2024 Colvin Scholarship Fund.