United States Cattle on Feed Up 2 Percent, Reaches 11 Million Head

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.0 million head...

BeefTalk: On the Prairie, Listen, and Walk, Not Run

Nothing compares to experiencing nature firsthand. To truly appreciate the wonders of the prairie, one must stop, look and listen. Believe it...

Be on the Lookout for these Common Summer Diseases

As temperatures continue to increase, so does the anticipation for summer shows and fairs. When planning to exhibit any animal species, the most im...

Cattle Market Summary: Board Volatile, Fats Lower, Feeders Higher

The Short Straw for Farmers Once Again

It’s called “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” but if the Trump administration’s first major budget plan became law, it most assuredly woul...

U.S. Drought Monitor: 60% of Florida Pastures Rated Poor to Very Poor

National Drought Summary for May 23, 2017 Summary Soaking precipitation occurred from central portions of the Rockies and Plains into the upp...

Avoiding Generalized Genetic Mishap

"One of the greatest gifts to agriculture was the plow. Perfected by many, the plow turned the earth and gave way to farming as we know it. However...

Feeder Flash 5/25: Bend Don't Break

Rancher Calls on Congress to Address ‘Sue and Settle’ Abuse

If family ranching operations and rural economies are going to survive another generation, Congress must address the problem of so-called “sue ...

Farm Bureau: Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers and Ranchers

"The American Farm Bureau Federation and its members are concerned about the federal budget deficit. However, we also know that agriculture has don...