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  • Cattle on feed up; beef production down
  • Higher prices. Bigger volume. More dollars.

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beefmagazine.com /4 weeks ago

Building better cows

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.

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beefmagazine.com /2 weeks ago

Cattle on feed up; beef production down

Heavier carcass weights partially offset lower fed cattle slaughter as beef production hits lowest levels since 2016 era.

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Higher prices. Bigger volume. More dollars.

Beef producers thrive as demand drives record prices, volumes, and revenues, marking a prosperous era for the industry.

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Higher prices. Bigger volume. More dollars.

Beef producers thrive as demand drives record prices, volumes, and revenues, marking a prosperous era for the industry.

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Cattle cycle expansions: Lessons from history

Despite high calf prices since 2023, heifer retention remains minimal while beef cow culling hits record lows, signaling gradual progress toward expansion.

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brownfieldagnews.com /4 weeks ago

Cattle futures supported by sharply higher boxed beef

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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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

May/June 2026 edition of BEEF available

Strong underlying fundamentals; PLUS: The hundred-cow hamburger; post-weaning diseases; and does your cow’s hair coat cost you money?

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Midyear 2026 cattle auction receipts

Weekly auction data shows steer sales rising while heifer share drops to 39%, but retention levels still fall short of signaling herd expansion.

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brownfieldagnews.com /3 weeks ago

Cattle on Feed up 2 percent

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...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Herd improvement focus of Illinois Beef Quality Showcase

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...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Bovine congestive heart failure in feedlot cattle

Research shows heart scores can identify cattle at risk for congestive heart failure, with heritability estimates suggesting genetic selection tools may help.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Table: Beef carcass performance data grouped by CBV

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...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Beef production projected to decline slightly in 2027

Around 62% of the U.S. cattle inventory is in an area experiencing drought.

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business

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...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Build cows that stay: Smarter heifer development for long-term productivity

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...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Finding the right cow size for your herd

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...

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brownfieldagnews.com /3 weeks ago

Cattle futures higher to start the week

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...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Cattle placements rise 6% during April

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...

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beefmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

Iowa farmers featured in U.S. beef campaign in Japan

Wiese & Sons Hereford Cattle and Pudenz Cattle show the families and farms behind U.S. beef production for “Journey to American Beef” campaign.

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beefmagazine.com /2 weeks ago

Halter launches Beef Pro upgrade

New product layers grazing data, planning tools and animal behavior insights onto its virtual fencing platform.

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Both can be true: Strong demand, tight cattle inventories, and beef prices

Ground beef now makes up half of consumption as imports and heavier weights offset lower slaughter amid tight supplies.

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business

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...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Dairy-beef accounted for 62% of Irish beef cattle processed in 2025

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...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Cattle futures higher to start the week

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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