After the fraud at Easterday Ranches was discovered, owner Gale Easterday steered his pickup onto the off-ramp of the highway and drove head-on into a semi-truck that was delivering his farm’s potatoes.
Tue December 21, 2021
A color change indicates a positive result for bovine respiratory disease in a new test developed by Purdue University researchers.
Mon December 20, 2021
Animals experiencing FHD often exhibit symptoms similar to respiratory disease, which is traditionally treated with antibiotics. However, unlike many respiratory diseases, FHD does not respond to antibiotic treatment.
Mon December 20, 2021
It is the “most wonderful time of the year” and Dr. Glenn Selk addresses the age-old questions of what permits reindeer to pull Santa’s sleigh all over the globe on Christmas eve.
Mon December 20, 2021
For the week, slaughter cattle were lower, feeder cattle weak, and stocker calves slightly higher. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures were lower. Dressed beef cutouts traded moderately lower with corn higher.
Sat December 18, 2021
Through genetic potential, sensors from the environment, and actual practices, producers can predict when an animal is going to be finished or when the animal is going to be optimum in its marketing
Fri December 17, 2021
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri December 17, 2021
Some ranchers say the checkoff is channeling profits to a handful of powerful meat companies, who are in turn driving down cattle prices and producer revenues.
Thu December 16, 2021
The West saw some improvements, and the Southern Plains saw degradations, with mostly small changes elsewhere.
Thu December 16, 2021
The alleged wrongdoings are related to indirect cattle suppliers for JBS SA, the world’s largest beef exporter, Marfrig Global Foods SA, the second largest, and Minerva SA, the leader in South America exports
Wed December 15, 2021
With 217 million head of cattle, Brazil is home to 14.3 percent of Earth's cows, and accounted for 14.4 percent of total beef exports worldwide last year.
Wed December 15, 2021
U.S. economic growth was also projected to slow to 4% in 2022 from an estimated 5.5% this year.
Wed December 15, 2021
Survey results suggest that continued efforts to support the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals are having an impact.
Wed December 15, 2021
The companies began testing the "McPlant" patty in eight McDonald's U.S. locations in November.
Wed December 15, 2021
Prosecutors say Richard Sears told investors he was developing a new breed of cattle but never delivered on promised returns.
Tue December 14, 2021
Data released by USDA on December 13th for the week ending December 11th
Mon December 13, 2021
Incredibly strong US consumer demand for meat products negated fears this year that a higher feed cost environment would limit processor margins.
Mon December 13, 2021
For the year-to-date, total slaughter cattle imports from Canada are down 10.2 percent.
Mon December 13, 2021
For the week, slaughter cattle in the South were lower while Northern trade was steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were both higher. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures were slightly lower.
Sat December 11, 2021
The theory behind the "Bullish/Bearish Consensus" indicator is when the public reaches a consensus, they are usually wrong:
Fri December 10, 2021
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