by Kalyn Waters | Aug 15, 2025
Brett Capra, University of Florida, Senior in Animal Sciences & UF/IFAS Extension Intern with Kalyn Waters Yep, it’s hot! And everyone is feeling it. From the sweat on our brows and cattle in the ponds, there is no question we are in the “heat” of the summer...
by external | Aug 8, 2025
Linda Geist, Senior Strategic Communications Consultant, Missouri University Hay is a major feed for beef production and other livestock industries. “Despite the vastness of the hay industry, making hay can be an indicator of an unprofitable cow-calf enterprise,”...
by external | Aug 8, 2025
Kenny Burdine, Livestock Economist, University of Kentucky Cattle markets have been impressive across the board in 2025, and cull cow markets have been no exception. The monthly average price for 80-85% average dress boning cows in Kentucky set a record in June and...
by Hannah Baker | Jul 31, 2025
Mid-Year Review: Inventory, Cattle on Feed, & Expansion Efforts On July 25th, USDA released the July Cattle Inventory Report. This report provides insight into herd numbers and expansion efforts, specifically heifer retention. USDA did not release this report...
by external | Jul 31, 2025
Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist Cattle producers who finish their own calves or consumers who purchase a finished steer often face the question, “How much beef they will take home after the harvest and...
