US cattle inventory down 1% USDA's NASS surveys approximately 36,100 operators across the nation during the first half of January 2025. Industry News February 3, 2025 No Comments National Agricultural Statistics Service reports 86.7 million head of cattle and calves on US farms as of Jan. 1, 2025.Read More
Mexico cattle and bison imports resume to US under new protocol USDA's APHIS announces resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Industry News February 3, 2025 No Comments APHIS and Mexico implement pre-clearance inspection and treatment protocol to mitigate the threat of New World screwworm.Read More
Ongoing shortfall of replacement cattle spurs feedlots to hold on to their inventory Reduction in December placements is a continuation of a trend. Altin Kalo January 27, 2025 No Comments In the coming year, supply will play a more significant role, and likely drive prices even higher. Read More
JBS and partners donate 3 million tags to improve livestock traceability Two million tags will be allocated exclusively to small-scale producers. Industry News January 27, 2025 No Comments Effort aims to track every head of cattle in Pará — the state with Brazil's second-largest herd — by the end of 2026.Read More
2025 Angus Foundation Heifer Package sells for $75,000 The Angus Foundation Heifer Package has raised more than $3 million since the inception of the program. Industry News January 27, 2025 No Comments The heifer package generates unrestricted funds to further the Angus Foundation’s mission.Read More
Neogen solution mitigates bovine congestive heart failure Bovine congestive heart failure poses a significant threat to cattle health and productivity. Industry News January 21, 2025 No Comments Testing assesses an animal's genetic predisposition for bovine congestive heart failure.Read More
Chicago investment firm acquires livestock watering product manufacturer Granite Creek Capital Partners announces acquisition of Ritchie Industries. Industry News January 17, 2025 No Comments Investment positions Ritchie Industries to expand livestock watering offerings for beef, equine and other livestock markets.Read More
USDA to purchase livestock, poultry products for food nutrition assistance programs Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements. Industry News January 3, 2025 No Comments USDA seeks chicken, turkey and pork products.Read More
Animal health concerns impacting US cattle trade with Mexico New World screwworm infestation in southern Mexico threatens a significant supply source for US cattle producers. Altin Kalo December 23, 2024 No Comments Disease restrictions and the possibility of higher tariffs on Mexican cattle present another source of risk for US beef production in 2025 and beyond. Read More
Larger beef cow-calf farms have lower costs per cow than smaller operations Major drivers of economies of size are ownership costs and opportunity and overhead costs, particularly the opportunity cost of unpaid labor. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Results show clear labor efficiency gains associated with spreading unpaid operator and family labor over larger numbers of cows Read More