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Feedlot returns ‘pretty healthy’ through year end

Cattle leaving the yard from June through November are projected to have pretty healthy net returns, according to Kansas State University economist Glynn Tonsor. Net returns projected for closeouts in June are $269.48/head and $253.21/head for steers and heifers, respectively. However, those returns are not expected to last forever.  “What happens as we progress is […]

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Industry groups welcome checkoff support

Last week Rep. Barry Moore, R- Ala., introduced legislation supporting commodity research and promotion boards. More commonly knowns as “checkoff” programs, these efforts fund research and help producers from various agriculture sectors expand market opportunities. “Checkoff programs have made significant, measurable strides in raising the level of demand and awareness for our farmers, ranchers and […]

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Vytelle expands global presence | Beef Magazine

Vytelle, a precision livestock company, is progressing on their five-year plan to provide accessible, hormone-free, bovine in vitro fertilization to producers across the globe. Announced today, Vytelle has expanded to Brisbane, Australia with its sixteenth global laboratory. Vytelle’s integrated technology platform combines Vytelle Advance, a breakthrough in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology, with Vytelle Sense, an […]

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