Shorthorn breeders are now able to enjoy the benefits of the newly implemented multi-breed genetic evaluation. Expected progeny differences (EPDs) are calculated by the American Simmental Association's multi-breed genetic evaluation, which also calculates EPDs for the Gelbvieh, Red Angus and Simmental breeds, among others.

U.S. red meat exports slowed in July, the first time this year that year-over-year export volumes were lower for both beef and pork. But 2014 exports remain on a strong pace, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Theft and vandalism concerns prompt one Nevada rancher to set up camouflaged game cameras around his ranch. Learn how to set up and camouflage these cameras so you can see what is happening on your operation.

The majority of Progressive Cattleman readers believe that the industry should not increase any Checkoff dollars.

International cattle and beef markets are reacting as expected to record U.S. market prices. The latest monthly trade data for July confirms that beef exports are declining; and beef and cattle imports are increasing as markets adjust to shrinking U.S. beef and cattle supplies.

Consider $3,300 railcar cost a crystal ball for the corn and cattle feeding industries. “The grain farmer is absolutely going to get hammered to move his grain,” said Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company. “All of this passes back to you,” the analyst told cattle feeders and other attendees at last month’s Feeding Quality Forum in Kearney, Nebraska, and Amarillo, Texas.

Steve Schram, AgriLabs president and CEO, will present the recipients of the AgriLabs Dr. Bruce Wren Continuing Education Awards at the 2014 47th American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Annual conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sept. 18-20.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses to act to secure assistance by Sept. 30, 2014, as congressionally mandated payment reductions will take place for producers who have not acted before that date.

In support of its commitment to 4-H, education and the development of the next generation of industry leaders, Merck Animal Health has proudly sponsored the inaugural Young Advocates for Agriculture Award. Through this award, high school students are recognized for their grass roots advocacy efforts in support of the agricultural industry.

The xForce Squeeze multiplies the strength of the chute operator using a manually actuated hydraulic device.