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  • Beef will be sent from the U.S. to Australia for the first time in 20 years following negotiations between the two countries. (DTN photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Australia Accepts US Beef Again

    After a 20-year ban, U.S. beef exports to Australia will resume following successful trade negotiations between the countries. This breakthrough ends protectionist measures that allowed Australia to export $29 billion of beef to the U.S. while blocking American beef imports...

  • Calves receive their first round of vaccinations at Copeland & Sons Herefords at branding time. (DTN photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    View From the Range

    Copeland & Sons Herefords prioritizes cattle health through strategic vaccination programs starting before birth. The ranch's comprehensive approach includes mineral supplementation, multiple vaccine rounds, and stress reduction techniques at weaning to ensure optimal...

  • This chart shows the change in cattle placements by state from June 2024 to June 2025. Placements in U.S. feedlots during June totaled 1.44 million head, 8% below 2024, USDA NASS reported on Friday. (Source: USDA; maps by Kathy Myers)

    USDA Cattle on Feed, Inventory Reports

    Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on July 1, 2025. The inventory was 2% below July 1, 2024, USDA NASS reported on Friday. All cattle and calves in the United...

  • Pasture and range conditions improve nationwide, with localized drought conditions. (DTN graphics by Kathy Myers)

    NASS Data Shows Better-Quality Pastures

    Timely rainfall has maintained good pasture conditions across much of the country, with Nebraska seeing significant improvement. Despite progress in drought-stricken areas, Southwestern states continue struggling with Nevada reporting 90% very-poor-to-poor conditions.

  • Feedlot cattle need to be checked often during extreme heat events. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Tips to Protect Cattle From Heat

    Extreme heat threatens cattle health, requiring quick action from livestock producers to prevent losses. Providing adequate water, shade and ventilation is crucial during heatwaves, as high temperatures combined with humidity can cause reduced fertility, poor weight gain...

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