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Farm Progress America, June 11, 2024

Farm Progress America, June 11, 2024

Mike Pearson talks about the solar storms this spring and how they disrupted the GPS systems in tractors and planters causing damage.

Producers and consumers are responsible for food safety

Producers and consumers are responsible for food safety

According to three USDA studies, the beef supply is safe.

Liver abnormalities lead to decreased cattle performance and lost monetary value

Liver abnormalities lead to decreased cattle performance and lost monetary value

Liver abscesses in cattle reduce productivity and result in losses for the fed-beef industry. A recent issue from Applied Animal Science touches on recent research focused on understanding and preventing this costly disease.

Is the stage set for rebuilding the herd?

Is the stage set for rebuilding the herd?

As about a decade has passed since the last herd rebuilding, the question becomes: is the stage set for the next rebuilding?

Fed beef production steady; Non-fed beef production down in 2024

Fed beef production steady; Non-fed beef production down in 2024

Total cow slaughter is down 14.1 percent year over year through the first 21 weeks of the year.

Beyer joins K-State ASI Department as assistant professor of Sustainable Fresh Meat Industry

Beyer joins K-State ASI Department as assistant professor of Sustainable Fresh Meat Industry

Dr. Erin Beyer has been hired as assistant professor of Sustainable Fresh Meat Industry for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Department.

Farm Progress America, June 10, 2024

Farm Progress America, June 10, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at how the cost of coffee has increased and there is no end in sight.

April pork exports largest in nearly three years; beef exports trend higher

April pork exports largest in nearly three years; beef exports trend higher

Record shipments to Mexico bolster pork exports; Western Hemisphere and Middle Eastern markets drive April beef exports.

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Setbacks in US beef exports to China dampen August live cattle futures

Setbacks in US beef exports to China dampen August live cattle futures

August live cattle futures stalled last week, drifting lower since. The loss of upward momentum is the result of two negative headlines affecting US beef exports to China.