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A new study shows that cattle are not spreading cheatgrass seeds through grazing. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, that is contrary to what many believed. A recent study from the University of Nevada-Reno reveals that cattle aren’t spreading cheatgrass seeds through grazing, contrary to what many believed. The study shows that cattle digestion makes cheatgrass seeds inert, meaning …
USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The National Western Stock Show in Denver began in 1906. The horse show now among the largest in the world, more than 18,000 entries. National Western Rodeo, considered one of the largest indoor rodeos and has won honors from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. And additionally, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 18, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 18, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,508 head compared to 10,204 last week and 13,311 last …
The U.S. dairy industry may be poised for possible expansion. But there may be some factors that could hinder any ideas of this. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors says there are some uncertainties – like the current avian influenza situation. “It’s now expanded into California, and we’ve had buyers get very fearful about future …
A recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services shows that the number of graduates from existing veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand through 2035. The conclusion comes after a study commissioned by the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA). The projections in this analysis do not justify a conclusion of overall excess capacity or a capacity …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising. The report aims to assess how retail concentration and business practices affect competition in the food sector, with a focus on the meat industry—especially beef. This report follows President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order No. 14036, which directed federal agencies to promote fair …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a report analyzing data collected in a nationwide tax survey of America’s cattle producers. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of 2025, NCBA collected this survey data to better understand how key tax provisions, such as Death Tax relief and business deductions, impact family-owned cattle …
McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods, JBS, and other major meat packing companies. The fast food chain is accusing the packers of colluding for years to limit beef supplies. The suit says that the collusion allowed the companies to boost their profits while forcing McDonald’s to pay inflated prices for their meat supplies. McDonald’s says the companies conspired …
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Rusty Halvorson has more details. This scholarship is designed for students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Ten students will each receive a $1,500 scholarship to help support their education. The CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship, first introduced in 1989, aims to encourage talented …
