Mineral nutrition is complex, with different macro minerals (required as percentage of diet) and micro minerals (required in ppm of diet) that are of concern.

Tue July 20, 2021

Opposition has grown regarding the pending confirmation of President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management

Tue July 20, 2021

Rising feed prices continue to be reflected in feeder cattle markets. 

Mon July 19, 2021

Beef Exports Up in May on Robust Shipments to Japan, South Korea, and China; 2021 and 2022 Forecasts Raised

Mon July 19, 2021

Interest rates on agricultural loans made by commercial banks increased slightly for some types of lending, but remained historically low through the first half of 2021.

Mon July 19, 2021

Space and exercise could be almost as important as food and water to the successful development of beef heifers raised in drylots

Mon July 19, 2021

Beef Production Remains Unchanged as the Drought Continues -- Cattle Prices Are Forecast Higher in the Second Half of 2021 and in 2022.

Sun July 18, 2021

ASF was confirmed on two small farms in eastern Brandenburg, an area where 1,267 cases have been found in wild boar.

Sat July 17, 2021

Bacon made of fungus, 3-D printed steaks and ‘meat’ made of air — the future for this new food category is promising but turbulent.

Fri July 16, 2021

Bars and restaurants ring up big business in June and lead rebound in U.S. retail sales.

Fri July 16, 2021

What’s next for processors, producers, ranchers, and other stakeholders in the livestock industry?

Thu July 15, 2021

Beef cow slaughter in April and May was up double digits vs. previous years and tracking close to 2011, a year that saw significant beef cow liquidation.

Thu July 15, 2021

For the 6th straight week, Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) drought in the West has set a U.S. Drought Monitor record, now covering 56.8% of the region.

Thu July 15, 2021

North American Meat Institute Issues Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order & USDA’s Proposed Changes to Packers & Stockyards Rules

Thu July 15, 2021

Corn Production Projections Raised, Barley and Oats Lowered for 2021/22

Thu July 15, 2021

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker re-introduced his Farm System Reform Act, a bill he says would “transform a broken system.” Similar legislation was introduced in the House by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA). The lawmakers claim the legislation will “create a level playing field” for independent family farms.

Wed July 14, 2021

Farm System Reform Act introduced by Sen. Booker and Rep. Khanna would force major changes on ag industry.

Wed July 14, 2021

One day after a red-hot inflation reading, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is slated to tell Congress Wednesday that consumer prices have "increased notably" and are likely to "remain elevated" in coming months

Wed July 14, 2021

Canada's cattle industry is closely monitoring a new review of meat labelling practices in the United States, wary of previous American regulations that led to a bitter trade dispute between the two countries.

Wed July 14, 2021

Consumer price inflation (CPI) accelerated in June, with headline inflation up 0.9% from the previous month and 5.3% higher than a year ago and the biggest y/y increase in consumer prices since 2008.

Tue July 13, 2021