The first scorecard suggested was post-calving; the next one to consider is herd health metrics. Illness and death loss in a ...

While the current market is solid evidence for the demand outlook, the weeks beyond the Memorial Day weekend through the 4th ...

As the U.S. Meat Export Federation, (USMEF) convenes in Fort Worth for its Spring Conference May 21-23, talks of cattle herd ...

An increase in animal comfort was attributed to reduced solar radiation exposure in shaded pens, leading to lower heat load ...

China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen.

The cattle on feed percentage of feedlot capacity on Jan. 1, 2025 was 68.7%, down from 69.8% in 2024 and from the recent peak of 70.4% in 2022. For the past fifteen years, feedlot inventories have ...

Growing up in a military household in Temple, Texas, Emma Coffman’s path into agriculture didn’t come by tradition, but rather inspiration. Her mom had learned sewing and baking in 4-H and felt it ...

Live cattle futures continue to ignore the strength in spot cash trade with a sharp downside correction last Wednesday, ...

From 2017-2019, a motley trio of Ponzi scammers—Illinois cowboy, Midwest matron, and polished Georgia fixer—hoodwinked ...

President Donald Trump announced that his administration will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1, citing concerns over trade deficits, illegal immigration, and the ...

In parts of Central America, illegal ranching on protected lands has become a front for drug trafficking and money laundering ...

Working to confront mental health challenges in agricultural communities and the associated stigma, Rural Minds provides support through information and resources.