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UNL helps identify new genetic defects in beef cattle

UNL helps identify new genetic defects in beef cattle

University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers have recently identified two new genetic mutations: delayed blindness in Herefords, and bovine familial convulsions and
Are beef producers interested in cooperative business models?

Are beef producers interested in cooperative business models?

Key considerations, especially for smaller-scale and new beef producers, are the constraints on processing capability and marketing. Cooperative business models
Biennial Silage for Beef Conference set for June 20

Biennial Silage for Beef Conference set for June 20

Leaders in beef cattle nutrition, silage management and agricultural research are convening for the 5th Biennial Silage for Beef Conference
Consistency is key to continued value in the beef industry

Consistency is key to continued value in the beef industry

In the beef industry, consistency is key to, well, just about everything. From sire and AI choices to ration options
Best practices for calf processing and branding

Best practices for calf processing and branding

By Jesse Fulton, UNL Extension Calving is just underway across the country, which means calf processing and branding (if applicable
February pork export growth widespread; beef export value climbs 10%

February pork export growth widespread; beef export value climbs 10%

Fueled by growth in the Western Hemisphere, South Korea and Australia, U.S. pork exports posted another excellent performance in February,
Ceres Tag launches Global Distribution Network

Ceres Tag launches Global Distribution Network

CERES Tag is announcing the launch of its Global Distribution Network, a development that it believes will reshape the world
Why global trade rules are integral to the beef industry’s future

Why global trade rules are integral to the beef industry’s

SOME of the beef industry’s brightest young minds have been encouraged to pay attention to global trade trends with Australia’s
Feedgrain Focus: Prices jump after wet week for sorghum

Feedgrain Focus: Prices jump after wet week for sorghum

Grain, including this load of barley between Boggabilla and Boomi in northern NSW, has been outturned in the past week
Feeder prices continue to come under pressure, as forward contracts soften

Feeder prices continue to come under pressure, as forward contracts

FEEDER cattle prices continue to be buffeted this month by a combination of heavier supply, limited demand and a softening
Climate targets should recognise cattle not “one-way” emitters, ICMJ told

Climate targets should recognise cattle not “one-way” emitters, ICMJ told

There is a serious need to review and modernise the Australian cattle industry’s emissions targets to prevent cattle from being 
Grocery code review recommends mandatory participation for supermarkets

Grocery code review recommends mandatory participation for supermarkets

A GOVERNMENT review into supermarket supply chains has recommended a mandatory code of conduct for the country’s biggest operators, with