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Slaughter cow price may have peaked

Slaughter cow price may have peaked

Slaughter cattle in most any condition are bringing a high price due to the need for lean grinding beef.

What makes an accurate beef balance sheet forecast?

What makes an accurate beef balance sheet forecast?

Forecasting and data collection errors occur. Still, the primary difference between expectations and reality are changes in the underlying supply and demand measures that USDA uses to forecast.

USDA awards $300 million to diversify export markets for U.S. agriculture

USDA awards $300 million to diversify export markets for U.S. agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations to build global demand for American food and farm exports.

Self-fed lick tubs for supplementing protein to grazing cattle

Self-fed lick tubs for supplementing protein to grazing cattle

Lick tubs versus daily hand feeding of a supplement, Kansas State University beef experts share their insight.

2024 National feeder and stocker receipts down 6 percent from 2023

2024 National feeder and stocker receipts down 6 percent from 2023

Fewer cattle and better pricing opportunities have led to some interesting patterns in the receipts data to start 2024.

RAAA announces two staff promotions

RAAA announces two staff promotions

The Red Angus Association of America announces two staff promotions within its communications and DNA departments.

Ceres Tag names Animal Health Express, Inc. as exclusive supplier

Ceres Tag names Animal Health Express, Inc. as exclusive supplier

Animal Health Express has been designated as the exclusive supplier of Ceres tags in the United States and Mexico.

Stanford, Colo. State lead review of fire research

Stanford, Colo. State lead review of fire research

Major wildfires can cause changes in soil, water.

Derrell Peel: So far so good, but be cautious of 2024 pasture and hay conditions

Derrell Peel: So far so good, but be cautious of 2024 pasture and hay conditions

Hay stocks are up in 8 states: Texas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Montana collectively.

Farm Progress America, May 21, 2024

Farm Progress America, May 21, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at long awaited guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding sustainable aviation fuel production from biofuels.