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...
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind:
Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline.
Resistance- a price area or trend line...
By Quality Meat Scotland
Dr Karen Beauchemin
Diet is at heart of beef’s race to net zero, according to Dr Karen Beauchemin, a federal scientist in Canada and an international authority on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from livestock farming.
Seaweeds, fat from...
Cows can adapt to different environments if we allow them to experience some stress. However, is adaptation the key to profitability? A decrease in beef production costs is needed, and understanding the challenges and opportunities is an important goal....
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today the national launch of Tender by Design™, a revolutionary process by which frozen beef can now be just as high quality and tender as fresh. The proprietary Tender by...
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...
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...
Source: University of Arkansas
Generally success or failure in the cow/calf business depends to a large extent upon doing the right things at the right times. This is especially true when it comes to beef cattle reproduction management. Reproduction is...
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...
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...
