Source: Michigan State University
Cora Okkema, Jerad Jaborek, Phil Durst, Michigan State University Extension and Zelmar Rodriguez, DVM, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Producers are reminded to review their farm’s biosecurity practices, paying close attention to management procedures when dealing with suspected...
With Sen. John Thune decrying an “oligopoly” in the beef industry, a handful of senators on Wednesday called for Congress to give cattle producers a fairer shake when they send their stock to market. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley growled...
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation news release
WASHINGTON, - The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024...
Bull selection is a key decision for cow-calf producers that will have implications for both short- and long-term profitability. A bull represents half of your herd’s genetics and will sire calves to be marketed or represent the future of...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
With the prolonged disruptions at the Canada-U.S. border crossing, Canada’s beef industry has serious concerns with supply chain challenges, including the lack of access to feed coming from the U.S. and impacts on cross border movement...
ale date: August 20, 2022
Cows sold actively at steady prices.
Fed Steers, Large Frame
# Head
Low $
High $
Avg $
Top $
Avg Wt
Over 1250 lbs.
1
174.00
174.00
174.00
174.00
1,470
Fed Steers, All Medium & Large Frame
# Head
Low $
High $
Avg $
Top $
Avg Wt
Over 1250 lbs
1
174.00
174.00
174.00
174.00
1,470
Fed Steers, Dairy & Dairy...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Using basic care practices daily can reduce calf illness and death on your farm. Managing heifer calves can help you make sure they:
Enter the milking herd quickly.
Become strong, healthy and high-producing cows.
There’s no single...
A price channel consists of two parallel trend-lines providing support (bottom) and resistance (top) lines that contain price fluctuations. Channels may be bullish (slanting upwards), bearish (slanting downwards), or neutral (horizontal).
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind:
Support...
Source: FCC
Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Sustainability Incentive Program is once again open to applicants in partnership with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and McCain Foods.
FCC encourages eligible cattle producers and potato growers to explore the benefits of...
Alberta's NDP says the massive year-over-year increase in the price of beef at Canadian is not benefiting the province's beef producers and the party is calling for an investigation.
Heather Sweet, the NDP critic for agriculture, forestry and rural economic...
