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Kansas ranks third in the nation in three commodity groupings: all cattle and calves, cattle on feed and commercial red meat production.

There are many production and economic advantages to using estrous synchronization.

A recent survey reveals most Canadian farmers favor the CPC and urge the government to prioritize trade, tax relief, and policy fairness to support agriculture’s economic impact.

Alltech’s latest report shows feed production increased in 2024, with poultry and dairy feed growing despite global disease outbreaks and fluctuating livestock markets.

March feedlot marketings were 1.73 million head, up 1.1% from last year. Marketings were down 2.2% in the first quarter of the year compared to one year ago. Placements in March were up 5.1% from 2024, but were down 4% in the first three months of this year.

Swine farmers should order PigTrace ear tags now in case of postal strike.

Tariffs and facility issues have stopped U.S. red meat exports to China, risking major losses, as explained by USMEF’s Erin Borror in a recent analysis.

Tickborne disease can impact performance, death loss

“If you did not make a budget at the beginning of the year, no worries!” Hefley said. “Don’t let this discourage you from putting some time aside now to do a wellness check of your operation’s financial future.”

In order for a bull to produce healthy sperm cells, the testes that are housed in the scrotum need to be a few degrees cooler than the rest of the body.