U.S. pork, beef exports lost momentum in February as uncertainty looms in China

U.S. Meat Export Federation

China announced additional retaliatory duties of 34%, to take effect April 10, creating further obstacles.

Mizzou institute releases baseline food and agricultural outlook report

University of Missouri

The University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute baseline report indicates complex picture of farm finance in 2025.

Bangs vaccine and talking to your veterinarian

South Dakota State University

Cattlemen urged to plan for brucellosis vaccination amid vaccine shortages for replacement heifers.

Managing cattle finishing at heavier weights

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

As the U.S. beef industry faces a shortage of feeder cattle and increasing carcass weights, feedlot owners must carefully manage the risks associated with finishing cattle to heavier weight.

Bunch the cow herd

South Dakota State University

The ground hog has not been a great forecaster of springs arrived in South Dakota the past couple years. April blizzards have caused problems for cattlemen calving. These problems may have carried over into the breeding season.

January/February 2025 edition of BEEF now available

Broad-based price increases, exclusive coverage from CattleCon 2025, skinny cows, and more.