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USDA delayed the release of a quarterly trade report on Friday and removed the typical written analysis with it because of concerns from officials that it was not as positive as anticipated.

There are two forms of photosensitization in cattle, both caused by the consumption of certain weeds or forages.

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation is raising concerns about what farmers might face this fall if tariff wars aren't resolved. That was just one of the topics in a hearing before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.

Those who graze livestock and want to intensify or increase current grazing efforts without the stress of fencing may want to consider virtual fencing. Here's a chance to learn more during the next few months about this emerging technology which...

Branding day at Copeland and Sons Herefords brings together family and friends to work cattle in a time-honored tradition. The New Mexico ranch maintains western practices like horn branding registered cattle while teaching the youngest generation...

The World Organization of Animal Health released The State of the World's Animal Health report. The report emphasizes the importance of vaccines in disease prevention while noting concerns about trade restrictions and calling for science-based...

Sanitation is an important tool in controlling most flies that bite and irritate cattle, the exceptions being heel flies and blackflies.

Recent moisture improved pasture conditions across many top beef-producing states, though drought continues to stress the Southwestern region. While Midwest states enjoy favorable conditions for hay cutting, Texas and Nebraska still face significant...

JBS USA has announced plans to build a $135 million sausage production facility in Perry, Iowa, creating 500 jobs where Tyson Foods closed its plant last year.

Drought conditions persist in the Southwest with Arizona reporting 91% poor-to-very-poor pasture conditions, while Nebraska saw slight improvement. The Midwest and eastern U.S. enjoyed good conditions, with Missouri showing remarkable recovery...

Ranchers have until Sept. 15, 2025, to file claims in the $83.5 million JBS antitrust settlement for those who sold cattle to major meatpackers between 2015 and 2020.

The bacteria that cause foot rot are always present in the soil. They take advantage of the weakened feet and set up infection. Fortunately, early treatment with long-acting antibiotics will cure most cases.

Holiday-shortened weeks always throw a kink into the market's normal trading rhythm; but with some technical and fundamental pushback at hand, the market will likely remain hesitant to move much higher until after the Memorial Day weekend.

The downside to record high cattle prices is that cattle producers' animals are now becoming targets for modern day cattle rustlers. While hanging a rope from a tall oak tree might seem to be a good solution to the problem, there are other ways...

The STOP Screwworms Act aims to fund a U.S. sterile fly facility to combat New World screwworm as the pest gets closer to the U.S. border. The current Panama facility struggles to produce enough sterile flies needed to prevent the pest's northward...

Cattle producers in southern Nebraska are experiencing extreme drought, which has led them to begin culling already smaller herds.

Drought persists in High Plains and Southwest regions. Nebraska saw the largest deterioration, jumping 22 points to 52% poor/very poor, while the Midwest and Eastern U.S. maintain good-to-excellent conditions.

Some eye problems in cattle respond to treatment with an antibiotic, but not all. If you treat and don't get the result you'd expected, call your herd veterinarian for further investigation.