The secretary of ag, aka captain of the Checkoff
Producers don’t want or need a gatekeeper meddling with their checkoff investment; after all, it’s their money.
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Export ban rumors quelled—for now
Scattered rumors of beef, diesel, and fertilizer export bans are keeping commodity traders and agricultural industry watchdogs on their toes.
Cattle futures drop on export rumors
Despite significant futures losses, cash markets remain firm as September placements fall 10% below last year, signaling tighter cattle supplies ahead
USMEF Heartland Team visits Japan
U.S. beef, pork, corn and soybean producers and leaders get firsthand look at USMEF beef and pork marketing efforts in Japan.
C-Lock and CERES TAG partner to advance animal insights
Connecting livestock technologies helps producers better understand individual performance and feed efficiency.
Tracking path of New World screwworm
ARS is employing innovative modeling techniques to predict where infestations may emerge in the U.S.
Balancing genetics
Successful genetic programs require understanding who buys your calves and what traits they value most in their production systems.
Beef Promotion Operating Committee approves fiscal year 2027 checkoff plan of work
Committee approves funding for nine contractors after reviewing proposals totaling $49.6M, with programs spanning domestic and international markets.
Beef industry policy: Who to, who not to, listen to
It’s hard to fathom how the beef industry can be enjoying record demand, yet some insist the business is being “gutted.”
Jaylor unveils 6000 Series single-auger stationary TMR mixers
Three new models give livestock producers more ways to configure a mixer around their feeding operation.
Cattle market shows some signs of stabilizing
The market found some footing last week, and the next few weeks will reveal how stable that footing is.
Livestock vaccine care and management
Storage, transport and administration techniques determine whether your vaccination program succeeds or fails during fall processing.
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