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A former chairman of the Farm Credit Administration, Glen Smith had his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee. Senators had several areas where they want to see more attention by USDA.

Copeland & Sons Herefords raises practical cattle for all conditions without following trends. They market bulls, heifers, and show cattle nationwide through sales and exhibitions.

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on Friday posted that some key reports will be released in November, including the monthly Cattle on Feed report.

The first steps to getting calves off to a good start should begin long before they are born. Good heifer development and bull selection are critical to avoid difficult births.

When contemplating how to help a family member financially, consider the following tips so the blessing of assistance doesn't become a source of severe conflict.

An environmental group sued North Dakota for granting a permit to build a 25,000-head dairy, arguing it requires federal oversight because of pollution risks to the Red River.

As the funding cuts to SNAP come into focus, more groups also weighed in Monday about funding the program through November despite the federal government shutdown. USDA has said no SNAP benefits will be released...

Some cows, especially those calving for the first time, march to the beat of a different drummer and will hide calves.

USDA didn't release its Oct. 1 Cattle on Feed as originally scheduled on Oct. 24 due to the ongoing government shutdown. That means the industry will be watching closely for next month's report on Nov. 21.

Researchers at Kansas State University have explored ways to improve growing pigs' diet to improve both feed efficiency and economic returns. The research is centered around soybean meal, a major protein source in swine diets. In addition, the study...

Cattle markets fell again on Monday following news of potential Mexican cattle import reopening discussions. Imports have been restricted since July due to New World screwworm detections.

Frost can cause risks for grazing certain forages. Cattle producers should be aware of which grasses can have toxicity at certain stages.

Record-high cattle prices drive strategic culling decisions using 8-point criteria. Limited heifer retention suggests delayed herd rebuilding and extended peak prices.

The U.S. is already importing more beef than at any time on record, but Argentina currently accounts for just under 2.2% of total U.S. beef and veal imports. Looking at the numbers, it doesn't seem practical that...

Uterine prolapse almost always occurs after a difficult birth. It is an emergency that must be handled quickly and gently. But if the cow breeds back, she is not significantly more likely to prolapse again unless she has another difficult birth.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been trying to convince the White House to reopen Farm Service Agency offices so farmers can utilize Marketing Assistance Loans. Based on MAL usage, that is likely affecting...

Debt can trigger tax issues. Before you enter a lease or modify debt, here's why you should talk to your tax professional.

JBS Foods broke ground on a $135 million sausage processing plant in Perry, Iowa, on Oct. 14. The new facility will employ 500 workers when fully operational in fall 2026.