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UPDATED: Texas, Oklahoma battling large wildfires

UPDATED: Texas, Oklahoma battling large wildfires

Smokehouse Creek Fire has burned 850,000 acres, making it the second-largest in Texas history.

NCBA, CattleFax partner on new culling resource

NCBA, CattleFax partner on new culling resource

Culling decisions impact animal welfare and bottom line.

APHIS strengthens animal health surveillance with UME investigation funding

APHIS strengthens animal health surveillance with UME investigation funding

Testing for unexplained morbidity or mortality events will help protect livestock health, along with international trade.

Programs demonstrate U.S. beef’s versatility for China’s foodservice sector

Programs demonstrate U.S. beef’s versatility for China’s foodservice sector

USMEF accelerating efforts to expand U.S. beef utilization in targeted restaurant segments and markets in China.

Farm Progress America, February 28, 2024

Farm Progress America, February 28, 2024

Commodity Classic gets underway today in Houston, Texas. Mike Pearson takes a look at the massive event.

What do cattle and sheep have in common?

What do cattle and sheep have in common?

Livestock Outlook: Diversifying with both species may decrease farm vulnerability, but benefits hinge upon several factors.

El Nino still in control, for now

El Nino still in control, for now

Return to more normal or average temperature and precipitation patterns is expected, especially on the Plains and across the Corn Belt.

K-State veterinarians discuss hoof growth

K-State veterinarians discuss hoof growth

Excess hoof growth can be related to the cow nutrition and diet.

Farm Progress America, February 27, 2024

Farm Progress America, February 27, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners what the USDA's February cattle on feed report highlighting some trends in the industry and the impact.

White muscle disease in cattle is caused by nutrient deficiency

White muscle disease in cattle is caused by nutrient deficiency

Selenium, vitamin E are important components in combating oxidative stress and maintaining proper muscle function.