March 2025 USDA Cattle on Feed highlights

Nevil Speer

Nevil Speer highlights the USDA's Cattle on Feed Report for March 2025.

NCBA outlines trade priorities in ways and means hearing

Industry Release

Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, highlighting trade benefits and the need for greater market access for U.S. cattle producers.

Gauging public support for avenues to reduce beef methane emissions

Michigan State University

Americans prefer beef producers use seaweed to reduce emissions, but publicly funded subsidies would not likely cover adoption costs.

Consider the cost implications of extending days on feed in the feedlot

Iowa State University

Extending days on feed for feedlot cattle could boost profitability, but comes with risks.

BQA, CBA programs offer valuable contributions to beef industry

Clint Peck

Certified Angus Beef's (CAB) programming and the implementation of Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices contributes to beef safety, wholesomeness and the overall beef eating experience.

Boosting of rural veterinary workforce needs to be priority

Clint Peck

Live Stream Wednesday, March 26 at 11:00 AM CT - Ken May, DVM, Slater, IA, president of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, and Dr. Randy Wheeler, Iowa Veterinary Medical Association executive director joins us to the shortage of veterinarians in the U.S.

Improving ROI and carcass value of finishing cattle

Live Stream Thursday, March 27 at 1 PM CT - Joining us to discuss how to improve ROI and carcass value of finishing cattle are Dr. Reinaldo Cooke, a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, and James Prather, manager at Spindletop Ranch.