In a recent article put out by the USDA, studies show beef cow-calf production continues to be a lifestyle choice for some farmers. The 2022 USDA Census reported 85% of the total U.S. cattle operations are cow-calf or seedstock, and the majority of these operations are small scale, with 55% having fewer than 20 cows.

University of Missouri researchers have created the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, a tick-borne cattle disease. The disease infects the red blood cells of cattle and causes millions of dollars in economic losses across the U.S. due to reduced cattle production, treatment costs and animal deaths.

Frustration continues to simmer as evidence continues to mount that legislators in Washington are unmotivated to move forward on a new farm bill.

We’ve asked before if producers would be interested in using A.I. (artificial insemination) on their cow herd, and the majority answer has been a big yes, if it was more accessible.

The August Feed Outlook report shows the 2024-25 U.S. coarse grain production forecast is lowered by 1.1 million tons to 396.4 million. Despite a 1% decline in harvested corn area, yield gains boost corn production prospects by 47 million bushels.

The August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed larger supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports and smaller ending stocks. Projected beginning stocks for 2024-25 are 10 million bushels lower based on a slightly higher use forecast for 2023-24.

Cattle ID preferences vary from producer to producer, but the ever-present question of “which one do you use?” is an evergreen conversation starter among the cattle crowd.

FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals announced Heath Landis and Jeff Baxter, recognized sales and marketing leaders in the animal health industry, have recently joined this innovation company to support the adoption of FerAppease by veterinarians and their beef and dairy producer clients.

The July Feed Outlook report shows an increase to U.S. corn production to lift the 2024-25 feed grain supply projection. The supply forecast is 449.9 million metric tons this month, up 2.1 million metric tons from the June WASDE forecast.