Archive for May 2020
Cattle Backlog May Not Be As Large As Feared
The number of market-ready cattle backlogged in feedyards may not be as large as previous estimates. While any tally of cattle currently waiting on available shackle space is – at…
Read MoreBatista Brothers Cleared To Return To JBS SA
A Brazilian Superior Court ruled Tuesday Joesley and Wesley Batista can return to positions of management at J&F Holding, the parent company of JBS SA, the world’s largest meat packer…
Read MoreMerck And Hereford Announce Partnership
Merck Animal Health announced a five-year partnership with the American Hereford Association (AHA) to educate members and cattle producers on the importance of animal health programs in maximizing cattle’s genetic…
Read MoreBloomberg Markets: CME Tries Again to Make Three-Year Treasury Futures a Thing
The futures market has grown even faster because of the balance-sheet efficiencies it offers, Mirza said. Volume in Treasury futures has tripled since 2009, and open-interest has increased fourfold, he…
Read MoreU.S. Ground Beef Sales Up $1 Billion In 2020
Through May 17, U.S. ground beef sales increased more than $1 billion compared to the same period last year. That’s just some of COVID-19’s impact on retail meat and poultry…
Read MoreAngus VNR: Optimize Grazing Plans
The most efficient way to feed beef cows is to let them use pastures, but that takes intentional management. “Feed is one of the most expensive variables that we have…
Read MoreBIF Releases New Guidelines for Performance Evaluation
Since its establishment in 1968, the primary purpose of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has been to bring standardization to performance testing and evaluation. In keeping with this mission, BIF…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $281 Million in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 36 States and Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that the department is investing $281 million in 106 projects…
Read MoreTips To Proactively Fight Pinkeye
Pinkeye (infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis) is a fast-working infectious disease that can lead to lower calf-growth rate, potential blindness and permanent damage when left untreated. To avoid costly setbacks this summer,…
Read MoreIS YOUR DEWORMING PROGRAM WORKING?
IS YOUR DEWORMING PROGRAM WORKING? If not, the deworming treatment was a failure and should be investigated with your veterinarian to determine if improper dosing and/or resistance has affected the…
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