February’s fed cattle market set the stage for the spring market

By Nevil Speer

Beef demand remains robust and beef continues to hold some pricing power in the marketplace. That reality is critical if the market is going to fight off bearish supply pressure heading into spring.

What you need to know about Trich – a nasty (and expensive) problem

By Larry Stalcup

For a cow-calf producer, there’s not another disease that comes close to the economic impact of trich. Here’s a primer on what trich is, how to avoid it and what to do if your herd contracts it.

Cull 1 million stable flies with just a little feeding site clean-up

By Herschel George and Pat Murphy

The manure and waste hay at a single feeding site can produce more than 1 million stable flies.

Near-record volume for global beef exports in 2017; highest since 2014

By U.S. Meat Export Federation staff

Led by outstanding growth in chilled beef exports ($3.38 billion, up 26%), the U.S. remained the largest exporter in the world on a value basis, posting a 15% year-over-year increase to a record $7.27 billion.

Overeating disease – What is it & how to prevent it

Industry Voice by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

Commonly referred to as overeating disease, enterotoxemia is a disease that can proliferate rapidly and cause sudden death. And in order to prevent death loss from it, you need to move fast.

Business contribution to GDP on the upswing after laying dormant for years

By Nevil Speer

Businesses are beginning to make sustained investment in their operations. That’s a positive sign for the economy over the long run.

March BEEF Magazine

The latest issue of BEEF is hot off the press. This month's issue is packed full of practical information, including our annual feed composition tables. Read it now.