Beef is the centerpiece of today’s discussion about consumer affordability. You’ve probably heard that today’s high beef prices are the result of a recent widespread drought that reduced the size of ...

Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several ...

Working with a veterinarian on pregnancy checks, bull soundness exams and vaccination plans is important as spring approaches.

Strong results continue at the 2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale held on Feb. 19 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The sale ...

South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies.

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Higher beef prices and improved genetics are rewriting the dairy industry. Older dairy cows producing milk at higher ...

In October, President Donald Trump addressed the need for beef affordability measures and signaled plans to increase imports, which he recently finalized through an executive order, opening the U.S.

The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to 86.2 million head — a 75-year low — and ground beef prices have risen to $6.75 a pound, more than a dollar higher than the same time last year.

Beef-on-dairy has rapidly evolved into a major contributor to the U.S. beef supply, reshaping how dairy and beef sectors work ...

The gestational length of cows is commonly believed to be 283 days. The topic of gestation length often comes up among cattle breeders during calving season. These conversations often pertain to ...

Magana emphasized the importance of defining clear breeding objectives before making a purchase. “A bull should match the goals of your operation — whether that’s maternal performance, calving ease, ...