Livestock

Current with today’s cattle cycle, average days-on-feed have extended, and carcass weights are reaching all-time highs—equating to increased dressing percent, but not necessarily more pounds of saleable beef. (Courtesy photo.)
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Livestock Calendar November 7 2025

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Cows kept in a confined area year-round have higher labor and feed costs associated with this production system. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
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Where will your future workers come from?

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
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Low-precipitation pattern hits High Plains region

Oklahoma FFA members shine on National FFA Convention stage

Handlers apply treatments to cattle following the beef quality assurance guidelines by administering products in the calf’s neck. (K-State Research and Extension)

Partnerships strengthen the beef industry

Man Taking Roast Turkey Out Of The Oven. (Photo: iStock - monkeybusinessimages)

Cost of Thanksgiving turkey spikes

Secretary Rollins still not ready to reopen  Southern Border for Mexican cattle 

This inquisitive calf is paying close attention to the world around it while mama is enjoying a morning of grazing in this pasture in Union County, Iowa. (Adobe Stock │ #485474554 - DarcyMaulsby)

High Plains cattle sales report

Beef producers will need to be patient

Beef on a grill. (Adobe Stock │ #251550619 - Volodymyr Shcherbak)

The Argentina beef

New World screwworm’s risk for the wildlife population