A historic cattle cycle is opening doors for beef-on-dairy programs while challenging producers to rethink traditional herd management strategies.

When used as part of a proper strategy, growth implants for beef cattle can increase daily gains by up to 20%, improve efficiency by up to 15% and reduce production costs by at least 10%. A variety of implants and options are available;

Live cattle futures got some bottom pickers to show up on Thursday, with contracts $1.17 to $2.20 higher. Cash trade has picked up mostly to $230 across the country. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,

Though demand has remained generally strong for steaks and hamburgers, some shoppers have shifted to other proteins, such as chicken, to save money.

Researcher discusses tips for selecting cows that fit the western U.S. range. BOISE, Idaho — Do your discussions on beef cow efficiency center around growth and feed conversion? That’s where many producers start,

Live cattle futures are getting a bounce, with $1.40 to $1.80 gains at midday. Cash trade saw a few $230-232 sales on Wednesday, though there has not been enough to establish a trend. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,

(Refiles to correct dateline) By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES, July 16 (Reuters) - Higher global beef prices and new trade deals under President Javier Milei are encouraging Argentina's ranchers to raise heavier cattle,

Beef cattle ranches raise cattle for beef production. Some ranches are cow calf enterprises. Cows produce calves yearly. The calves are sold at weaning age, usually when they are 6 months old and weigh about 500 pounds. In a feeder or stocker enterprise ...

We’ve given you a beef baptism in buying beef online, the rules of store-bought beef, beef’s lesser-known cuts and even beef you can drink. Kicking things up a notch (BAM!), let’s explore the breeds of cattle that end up on your plate — putting a ...