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Copper deficiency in growing cattle can become a pocketbook issue. Having the right mineral program for a specific area is key to getting the maximum benefit.

Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's online convention on Thursday adopted a policy calling efforts to increase negotiated sales in fed cattle markets and increased transparency in livestock pricing.

Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford said the COVID-19 pandemic will be the biggest issue for the next several months, but farmers see other policy demands and needs in 2021.

As Americans rang in the New Year, a new set of dietary guidelines some would describe as "joy-killer" in tone, set recommended limits for sugar and alcohol consumption.

Without negatively affecting health or performance, a novel feed ingredient has reduced methane emissions up to 80% in a two-year trial.

Pinkeye is a generic term applied to all red inflamed eyes, but when most cattle people talk about pinkeye they are really talking about Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, or IBK.

There are many factors that can affect what a cow-calf producer can afford to pay for replacement heifers. Here are the four main factors to consider.

Control of the U.S. Senate in Democratic hands could lead to several major changes in the incoming administration for President-elect Joe Biden. Besides an easier time confirming nominees, Democratic control could open up tax changes and other...

Suspicious that his cattle were being stolen, a Bangs, Texas, producer reached out to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to investigate.

Compare alternative feed sources nutritionally, and priced to the farm, to help find ways to keep costs down in 2021.

Twins may seem like a blessing, but they are often a management headache. What contributes to the likelihood a cow will deliver twins?

Matthew and Kayla Poe learned their strongest attribute was working together as a couple.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue described it as a groundbreaking proposal that would transfer FDA's current animal biotechnology oversight over to USDA, "providing developers with a one-stop shop for their products at USDA," the department stated.

A controlled calving season is an asset when it comes to being sure vaccinations are all done in a timely manner.

Animal protein sector recovery will see added challenges due to feed price inflation in 2021.

A lynchpin of R-CALF USA's five-year plan is a requirement that all beef harvested in a foreign country retain its foreign country-of-origin label through the retail sales point.

Cow/calf producers should not forget about proper bull management during the winter months. Bulls contribute half of the genetics to a cowherd and bulls need to be in tiptop shape before the breeding season begins.

FDA has approved "intentional genomic alteration" in a company's swine, allowing the swine to be sold as food and to be used for medical purposes. The pigs are meant to address people with alpha-gal allergies, which can cause people to become allergic...

The battle over defining "undue or unreasonable preferences" for meatpackers goes back a dozen years to the 2008 farm bill. USDA on Thursday released a final rule that will be published in the Federal Register on Friday. Under the new rule, USDA will...

The National Young Farmers Coalition helps foster connections for those new to agriculture, emphasizing land availability and water conservation.

Emphasis on calving ease bulls may be bending the growth curve on calves.

Aimee Bissell never planned to farm, but a combine is now her office in the fall. Winter finds her deep into data analysis.

Speaking as part of the 2020 DTN Ag Summit, the U.S. ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture told farmers that U.S. agriculture needs stronger voices to push back on a European initiative to define sustainable food production...

Pregnancy rates in a cow herd are tied to a lot more than the bull.

Whether you're a cattle veteran or new to ranching, veterinarian Ken McMillan's tips on spotting and treating everyday health problems is good medicine.