The rising specter of federal influence on land usage related to the Endangered Species Act is a looming threat to ranchers, according to a recent Progressive Cattleman online survey.

A look back at past price relationships during May sheds some light on the gross margin of running stockers. This spring the gross margin and feed costs have again changed, suggesting implications for several different prices.

It is weaning time for fall calves, which means local livestock specialists with University of Missouri Extension are getting questions about proper pre- and post-weaning management.

In recognition of his dedication to advancing technology and information sharing among bovine veterinarians, Roger Winter, D.V.M. has been awarded the Academy of Veterinary Consultants’ (AVC) 2014 Outstanding Service Award.

In the April standoff between Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, it appears that neither side can claim a victory. An online poll of Progressive Cattleman readers found a majority of respondents support neither Bundy nor the BLM in the conflict over Bundy’s 20-year legal fight regarding grazing fees.

The pace of U.S. beef and pork exports increased sharply in March, driven by double-digit increases to leading markets, Mexico, the China/Hong Kong region and South Korea, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Readers of a Progressive Cattleman poll say they did not take advantage of signing up for health care using the healthcare.gov website.

Accelerated Genetics has hired Albert Reurink as vice president of international sales. In this position, Reurink will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and strategic planning for the international sales staff emphasizing established cooperative principles, goals and objectives for semen, products and services to ensure growth, sustainability and profitability. He will also be the main contact with all alliance partners. 

Kay Dee Feed Company, a manufacturer of livestock mineral and protein supplements, has launched the SR 6.0 IGR Granular Mineral, a new complete mineral with Altosid IGR to control horn flies.

The Mexican government is in the process of making regulatory changes that allow for import of U.S. beef and beef products derived from cattle of any age. This important development lifts the 30-month cattle age limit for U.S. beef and effectively removes the last of Mexico’s BSE-related restrictions.