The US cattle herd remained the smallest since 1951 at the start of the year, in the latest signal that consumer beef prices ...

USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a ...

As ranchers look ahead to 2026, the beef markets present a mix of challenges and opportunities. Tight supplies, evolving trade dynamics and shifting consumer preferences will undoubtedly shape the ...

Cattle on feed numbers decline 3% year-over-year as Mexico import ban and low domestic inventory continue to tighten supplies ...

Almost everyone in the cattle business knows these two things: (1) the feeder cattle market has demonstrated tremendous strength in reaching and sustaining record price levels during the past year, ...

A calf’s digestive system is shaped by more than time. Diet, milk intake and early environmental exposure all influence rumen development. On a recent episode of the Kansas State University Beef ...

There’s probably nothing more iconic to Montana than boots, cowboy hats, cattle and ranching, something that defines the ...

A Kansas State agricultural economist explains how resilient consumer demand is outweighing supply constraints to drive ...

For 2025, the Livestock Marketing Information Center calculated estimated cow-calf returns over cash costs at $900 per cow, ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Raising beef on dairy-crossed cattle is starting to have a significant impact on the beef market. For the past five to six years, beef on dairy cattle have become more common in ...