Understanding the beef carcass and market access points are vital for beef producers, veterinarians, packers, retailers and consumers. This year’s Production Animal Consultation (PAC) Summit for Industry Leaders aims to bring together leaders from all segments of the beef industry to engage with local, state and national leaders to understand issues and opportunities.

Fall is quickly upon us and calves are going through lots of “stress” as they transition through weaning at this time of year. Bawling calves, developing rumens, long truck rides and new environments all add up quickly to high stress conditions. But MLS has some tools that may help, our MLS #5 Stress Tub and the HM Transition Manager Tub are both specifically formulated for high stress situations and changes in the production cycle. 

As I write this editorial in my hotel room, my boots are off, my feet are up – and if I was wearing a Fitbit, I am certain I would have exceeded the day’s recommended 10,000 steps with more planned tomorrow.

The USDA announced in early August that two new reports, published in USDA Market News and based on Livestock Mandatory Reporting data, will provide additional insight into formula cattle trades and help promote fair and competitive markets.

In 2020, there were 8.5 million acres of cotton harvested in the U.S. From this acreage, an estimated 4.5 million tons of whole cottonseed was generated.

Reducing stress at weaning is one of the biggest opportunities to improve your cattle business. No matter what system you choose, paying attention to potential stressors can help improve the welfare, health and gains of cattle.

I looked back on my fall grazing article from 2020 to see what I wrote and saw the words “during a dry year such as this.”

Using stockpiled forages (aka standing hay) can help reduce hay feeding and winter supplementation needs for cow-calf producers.

The federally inspected slaughter for June was strong, exceeding the three previous years. More heifers and cows were in the slaughter mix in June, causing the average carcass weight to drop below the previous month’s expectations.