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K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.
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K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.
Heavier carcass weights partially offset lower fed cattle slaughter as beef production hits lowest levels since 2016 era.
Beef producers thrive as demand drives record prices, volumes, and revenues, marking a prosperous era for the industry.
Beef producers thrive as demand drives record prices, volumes, and revenues, marking a prosperous era for the industry.
Despite high calf prices since 2023, heifer retention remains minimal while beef cow culling hits record lows, signaling gradual progress toward expansion.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on tight-ready supplies and the sharply higher boxed beef. The trade is also waiting for direct business to...
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Weekly auction data shows steer sales rising while heifer share drops to 39%, but retention levels still fall short of signaling herd expansion.
The USDA says 1.7 million cattle were placed into feedlots during the month of May, a 10 percent decline from 2025. While within pre-report expectations, it was at the low end of...
Some beef producers are focusing on improving the quality of their herds. Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says the organization’s Beef Quality Showcase i...
Research shows heart scores can identify cattle at risk for congestive heart failure, with heritability estimates suggesting genetic selection tools may help.
New beef carcass performance data gathered from over 87,000 Irish beef cattle has shown some interesting trends in carcass performance and age at slaughter of dairy-beef cattle whe...
Around 62% of the U.S. cattle inventory is in an area experiencing drought.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher on tight ready supplies. The market continues to watch news about New World screwworm. August live c...
Setting replacement heifers up for cowherd longevity is more than achieving a first pregnancy. It requires building females that remain productive within the constraints of their p...
K-State beef cattle veterinarians say cow size can impact herd efficiency and productivity, but determining what’s best for your herd means considering geographic location and fora...
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop, feeder cattle had additional support from the losses in corn. Augus...
The USDA says 1.702 million cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots during April. That was up 6% on the year and towards the high end of pre-report estimates, at least somewhat becau...
Wiese & Sons Hereford Cattle and Pudenz Cattle show the families and farms behind U.S. beef production for “Journey to American Beef” campaign.
New product layers grazing data, planning tools and animal behavior insights onto its virtual fencing platform.
Ground beef now makes up half of consumption as imports and heavier weights offset lower slaughter amid tight supplies.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher on tight ready supplies, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $2.97 higher...
Cattle originating from the dairy herd accounted for 62% of the beef cattle processed in Ireland in 2025, according to data presented at BEEF2026. The national biennial beef open d...
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on technical support, with tight ready-supplies. August live cattle closed $2.07 higher at $243.25 and Octob...
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